Question

a candy company uses 8 gallons of corn syrup to make 1,776 pieces of candy. if they use 52 gallons of corn syrup per hour, how many pieces of candy are made per hour? a 11,524 pieces of candy per hour b 11,544 pieces of candy per hour c 11,564 pieces of candy per hour d 11,584 pieces of candy per hour

Explanation:

Step1: Find pieces per gallon

First, find how many pieces of candy are made per gallon of corn syrup. Use the formula: Pieces per gallon = Total pieces / Gallons used. So, $\frac{1776}{8} = 222$ pieces per gallon.

Step2: Calculate pieces per hour

Now, find the number of pieces made per hour when 52 gallons are used. Multiply pieces per gallon by gallons per hour: $222\times52 = 11544$.

Answer:

B. 11,544 pieces of candy per hour