Answer
4 ounces and 12 ounces
Work Step by Step
We first write the word problem as an equation. Next, we solve the equation using substitution. Doing this, we find:
$$x+y=16, 2y+4=x \\ 2y+4=\left(16-y\right) \\ y=4 \\ x=16-4 \\ x=12$$
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