Chantal volunteered to bring 1 gallon of freshly squeezed orange juice to a picnic. the local grocery store sells 4-pound bags of oranges for $3.49. each bag contains 11 to 12 oranges. after squeesing 2 oranges, chantal had 5 ounces of juice. estimate the number of 4-pound bags of oranges chantal needs to make 1 gallon of orange juice. use your estimate to determine the total cost of 1 gallon of freshly squeezed orange jucie. explain how you found your estimte

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Taye

27 October, 21:15

Chantal volunteered to bring 1 gallon of freshly squeezed orange juice to a picnic. the local grocery store sells 4-pound bags of oranges for $3.49. each bag contains 11 to 12 oranges. after squeesing 2 oranges, chantal had 5 ounces of juice. estimate the number of 4-pound bags of oranges chantal needs to make 1 gallon of orange juice. use your estimate to determine the total cost of 1 gallon of freshly squeezed orange jucie. explain how you found your estimte

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Kc · Answer 1

(128 oz) * (2 oranges) / (5 oz) * (1 bag) / (11.5 oranges) * $3.49/bag ≈ $15.54

Note that we have assumed 11.5 oranges per bag, and that partial bags are available.

If Chantal must buy whole bags of oranges, 5 bags will be needed and the cost will be $17.45.