The Amount of Juice in a Grapefruit Is Directly Proportional

question 56

Multiple Choice

The amount of juice in a grapefruit is directly proportional to the cube of its diameter. A grapefruit with a 4-inch diameter contains 5 fluid ounces of juice. How much juice is contained in a grapefruit with a 6-inch diameter? Round to the nearest tenth of a fluid ounce.

• A)19.4 fluid ounces
• B)18.4 fluid ounces
• C)16.9 fluid ounces
• D)14.4 fluid ounces
• E)17.9 fluid ounces

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