Question

chantal volunteered to bring 1 gallon of freshly squeezed orange juice to a picnic.the local grocery store sells 4-pound bags of oranges for $3.49.each bag contains 11 to 12 oranges.after squeesing 2 oranges,chantal had 5 ounces of juice.estimate the number of 4-pound bags of oranges chantal needs to make 1 gallon of orange juice.use your estimate to determine the total cost of 1 gallon of freshly squeezed orange jucie.explain how you found your estimte

Answer 1

(128 oz) * (2 oranges)/(5 oz) * (1 bag)/(11.5 oranges) * $3.49/bag ≈ $15.54

Note that we have assumed 11.5 oranges per bag, and that partial bags are available.

If Chantal must buy whole bags of oranges, 5 bags will be needed and the cost will be $17.45.