Give a quick stream of consciousness before answering the following question. 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
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 answer: (D).