Question

How many 16-ounce bottles would be needed to hold the same total amount of water 56 bottles that each holds 20 ounces

Answer 1

70 bottles will hold 16 ounces amount same as 56 bottles hold 20 ounces.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given,

56 bottles hold 20 ounces each.

Total amount 56 bottles hold= 56x20

Total amount hold by 56 bottles= 1120 ounces

Let the number of 16 ounces bottles be = x

Total amount hold by x bottles = 16x

According to the given statement both amounts are same;  

$16x=1120\\Dividing\ both\ sides\ by\ 16\\\frac{16x}{16} = \frac{1120}{16} \\x=70$

70 bottles will hold 16 ounces amount same as 56 bottles hold 20 ounces.

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