SOLUTION: A 7 ounce bag of rice noodles makes 8 servings .at that rate find how many ounces are needed for 15 servings ,to the nearest ounce.

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Question 1128810: A 7 ounce bag of rice noodles makes 8 servings .at that rate find how many ounces are needed for 15 servings ,to the nearest ounce.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the ratio:
[ ounces ] / [ servings ]
+7%2F8+=+x%2F15+
Multiply both sides by +120+
+7%2A15+=+8x+
+105+=+8x+
+x+=+13+ ounces ( to nearest ounce )