Stream of consciousness rationale: 112 ounces of a substance has a volume of 48 cubic inches
56 ounces of a substance has a volume of (48/112)*56 = 24 cubic inches
The question and answer pair are described below.
Q: The volume of a certain substance is always directly proportional to its weight. If 48 cubic inches of the substance weigh 112 ounces, what is the volume, in cubic inches, of 56 ounces of this substance?
Options:
(A) 27
(B) 36
(C) 42
(D) 24
(E) 147
A: (D)