how many grams of sodium are used to prepare 50 boxes of crackers? sodium per serving is 140mg, serving size is .50 oz for 6 crakers. i got 112g and the answer is suppose to be 110g and i cant figure out how to get 110

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how many grams of sodium are used to prepare 50 boxes of crackers?  sodium per serving is 140mg, serving size is .50 oz for 6 crakers.  i got 112g and the answer is suppose to be 110g and i cant figure out how to get 110

thank you

DrBob222 · Answer

Don't we need to know the number of servings in a box?

Kelly · Answer

Sorry, it's an 8.0 oz box so there are 16 servings in the box Thanks

DrBob222 · Answer

I get 112 g also; however, this may be a problem with the number of significant figures. The 0.50 oz/serving limits you to two s.f. and that is 110 g. ;-)