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REDUCING FAT INTAKE

publish date: 2025/02/21 08:25:57.193732 UTC

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One serving of the original Jif peanut butter has 16 grams of fat per serving.  The new Jif Reduced Fat product contains 12 grams of fat per serving. What is the percent decrease in the number of grams of fat per serving?

Answer = %

Correct Answer

(1) 25

Explanation

To calculate the percent decrease in the number of grams of fat per serving, use the formula:

Percent Decrease = \(\frac{\text{Original Value - New Value}}{\text{Original Value}} \cdot 100\)

Substituting the given values:

Percent Decrease = \(\frac{16 - 12}{16} \cdot 100\)

= \(\frac{4}{16} \cdot 100\)

= 0.25 • 100

= 25%

So, the percent decrease in fat per serving is 25%.

Reference

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