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kendall knows that a 45-ounce pitcher can hold enough lemonade for 6 people. At this rate, how many ounces of lemonade will kendall need to serve to 26 people? HELP?

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THIS IS A PROPORTION QUESTION. 

45       x                   CROSS MULTIPLY.
__  = ____
6        26

4526=1170
6x=6x


1170=6x                    DIVIDE 6 ON BOTH SIDES
_________
195=x


THE OFFICIAL ANSWER IS 195 OUNCES OF LEMONADE WOULD BE NEEDED TO SERVE 26 PEOPLE. HOPE THIS HELPS!!!!!!!!!! :)

Answer:195 ounce

Step-by-step explanation:

45 ounce = 6people

x =26people

cross multiply

6x = 45×26

6x=1170

Divide bothside by 6

6x/6 = 1179/6

x= 195

Therefore 195 ounce of lemonade is needed to serve 26 people

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