SOLUTION: In order for a food to be marked "reduced fat," it must have at least 25% less fat than the same full-fat food. If one ounce of reduced fat chips has 6 grams of fat, what is the l

Algebra ->  Percentages: Solvers, Trainers, Word Problems and pie charts -> SOLUTION: In order for a food to be marked "reduced fat," it must have at least 25% less fat than the same full-fat food. If one ounce of reduced fat chips has 6 grams of fat, what is the l      Log On


   

Question 54896: In order for a food to be marked "reduced fat," it must have at least 25% less fat than the same full-fat food. If one ounce of reduced fat chips has 6 grams of fat, what is the least amount of fat in one ounce of regular chips?
I'm trying to help my daughter with her homework & cannot remember the formulas for these types of equations. Thank you in advance for your help. It is very much appreciated!
ISBN: 0-07-8250823-8 Chapter 3, Section 7
Answer by foleysdad(7) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If the reduced fat is a minimum of 25% less than the full fat food the equation is as follows: F = Full Fat Grams then the Reduced Fat must be F*(1-.25) or F*.75. Remember that 25% =.25. Since F*.75 is the Reduced Fat and it equals 6 The equation is F*.75= 6 divide both sides by .75 gives you F= 6/.75 or F=8.