Answer:
w/2 = 7.5/5
3kg
Here's the detailed explanation:
Remaining question below:
Which proportion could Maddy utilize to solve this issue?
a. w/2 = 7.5/5
b. w/7.5 = 5/2
Solve the proportion to determine the weight of a 2 liter jug.
_____kg
A 5-liter container of sports drink weighs 7.5kg
A 2-liter jug of this drink will weigh x kg
Finding w
Ratio of weight to volume
7.5kg: 5liters translates to 7.5/5
wkg: 2 liters means w/2
Establishing equivalent ratios
7.5 / 5 = w / 2
Cross-multiplying gives
7.5*2=5*w
15=5w
Dividing both sides by 5 results in
w=3
w=3kg
Thus, the weight of the 2-liter sports drink jug is 3kg
