A can contains 24 oz of tomato sauce. How many grams does the can contain? (1 oz = 28.35 g)

• A. 680 g
• B. 720 g
• C. 540 g
• D. 600 g

Answer: (A)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Identify the given information: the can contains 24 ounces (oz) of tomato sauce, and the conversion factor is 1 oz = 28.35 grams (g).
2. Understand that to convert ounces to grams, you multiply the number of ounces by the conversion factor (grams per ounce).
3. Write the conversion equation: \(\text{mass in grams} = \text{mass in ounces} \times 28.35\).
4. Substitute the given value into the equation: \(\text{mass in grams} = 24 \times 28.35\).
5. Perform the multiplication to find the mass in grams, which will give you the amount of tomato sauce in grams.