SOLUTION: My math problem is this: A 6-oz box of candy has 350 calories. How many calories would a 10-oz box contain? I worked the problem, but don't think my answer is correct. Can

Question 606454: My math problem is this: A 6-oz box of candy has 350 calories. How many calories would a 10-oz box contain?
I worked the problem, but don't think my answer is correct. Can you look over my work and tell me if this is right?
6/350 = 10/x, 6x/6 = 3,500/6,
so x = 583.3
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

Yes, good work!

   |Cross Multiplying to solve

   6x = 3500

    x = 583.3 

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