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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?

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Answer:

  • 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
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