document.write( "Question 1014013: jon opened a package of candies and counted them . he found 80 candies in the 2.5 ounce package. write a proportion and solve for the number of candies in a 1-pound package (16 ounces) \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #630315 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! jon opened a package of candies and counted them . he found 80 candies in the 2.5 ounce package. write a proportion and solve for the number of candies in a 1-pound package (16 ounces) \n" ); document.write( "------- \n" ); document.write( "candles/weight = candles/weight \n" ); document.write( "------- \n" ); document.write( "c/16 oz = 80/2.5 \n" ); document.write( "------- \n" ); document.write( "c = 16*80/2.5 = 512 candles \n" ); document.write( "-------- \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "----------- \n" ); document.write( " |