Question

In fort worth, texas, 6 bats ate 36 grams of insects in one night. At this rate, how many grams of insects could 42 bats eat in one night?

Answer 1

Answer:

252 grams

Step-by-step explanation:

To get from 6 to 42, we need to multiply 6 by 7. This means the amount of grams of insects eaten should multiplied by 7.

36 × 7 = 252 grams

Answer 2

Answer:

252 grams

Step-by-step explanation:

Ratios:

$\frac{6}{36} =\frac{42}{x} \\\\6x=1512\\x=252$