SOLUTION: A 6-ounce bag of rice noodles makes 5 servings. At that rate, find how many ounces of noodles are needed for 12 servings, to the nearest ounce.

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Question 733174: A 6-ounce bag of rice noodles makes 5 servings. At that rate, find how many ounces of noodles are needed for 12 servings, to the nearest ounce.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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6/5=x/12
5x=72
x=14 oz