Question

A class is collecting cans to recycle. their goal is to collect 200 ounces of cans. on the first day 3 student each bring in 12.7 ounces of cans, and 4 students each bring in 17.3 ounces of cans. how many more ounces of cans must be collected to reach the goal?

Answer 1

Answer:

The amount that needs to be collected is 92.7 oz.

Step-by-step explanation:

The total collected so far is:

3 * 12.7 oz + 4 * 17.3 oz =

= 38.1 oz + 69.2 oz

= 107.3 oz

So far, 107.3 oz of aluminum cans has been collected.

The goal is to collect 200 oz, so now we subtract the total collected from the goal.

200 oz - 107.3 oz = 92.7 oz

The amount that needs to be collected is 92.7 oz.