Question

Shannon feeds her cat twice a day. In the morning, she feeds her cat one can of cat food. In the evening, she feeds her cat one and a half cans of cat food. Shannon's cat eats 10 ounces of cat food a day. Write and solve an equation to find out how much cat food, in ounces, each can of cat food holds.

Answer 1

Each can of cat food holds 4 ounces

Step-by-step explanation:

We shall assign the ounces of one can as; x

Since the cat is fed  1 can in the morning and 1 and ½ cans in the evening, then the cat eats;

x + ³/2 x ounces per day

This is also equal to 10 ounces

x + ³/2 x = 10

⁵/2 x = 10

x = 10 * ²/5

x = 4

= 4 ounces

Answer 2

Answer: 4ounces

Step-by-step explanation: