Question

A baker needs 3/5 cup water for every 2/3 cup flour. Using this ratio, how much flour is needed for 1/3 cup water?

Answer 1

• 10/27 cup of flour

Explanation:

Use the ratio below and solve for x:

• 3/5 : 1/3 = 2/3 : x
• x = 2/3*1/3 : 3/5
• x = 2/9 * 5/3
• x = 10/27