SOLUTION: If there are 356 beans in a 16 ounce bag, how many beans would there be in a 20 ounce bag?

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Question 566244: If there are 356 beans in a 16 ounce bag, how many beans would there be in a 20 ounce bag?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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If there are 356 beans in a 16 ounce bag, how many beans would there be in a 20 ounce bag?
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356/16 = 22.25 beans/ounce
22.25*20 = 445 beans
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356:16::n:20
16n = 356*20
n = 445 beans
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20 = 16*1.25
356*1.25 = 445 beans
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I'm going with 445 beans