An apple weighs 75 ounces. 200 grams is approximately 7 ounces. what is the approximate weight of the apple in grams?
a) 2.6 grams
b) 103.6 grams
c)268 grams
d) 2142.9 grams

Option D

ANSWER:  

The weight of the apple in grams is 2142.9 grams.

SOLUTION:  

Given that an apple weighs 75 ounces.

And 200 grams are approximately equals to 7 ounces.

We have to find the weight of apple in grams

We know that, 200 grams equals to 7 ounces,  

Now, we can write that as,

7 ounces = 200 grams ------- eqn (1)

Let the weight of apple in grams be x

So, 75 ounces  = x ---------- eqn (2)

Eqn 1 and eqn 2 are propotional. Hence we get

From above options, fourth option is similar to the answer.

Hence the weight of the apple in grams is 2142.9 grams.

e

step-by-step explanation:

an equation by definition has to have two or more variables (x and 2 in this case)