Question

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The recipe for a batch of applesauce uses 2 1/2 pounds of apples. If Michael wants to make 3/4 of a batch of applesauce, how many pounds of apples will he need?
A. 3/10 of a pound
B. 8/15 of a pound
C. 1 7/8 of a pound
D.3 1/3 of a pound

Answer 1

1 7/8

Explanation:

Answer 2

C. 1 7/8 of a pound

Explanation:

We can use a ratio to solve

2 1/2 pounds x pounds

------------------ = ---------------

1 batch 3/4 batch

Change to improper fractions

2 1/2 = (2*2+1)/2 = 5/2

5/2 pounds x pounds

------------------ = ---------------

1 batch 3/4 batch

Using cross products

5/2 * 3/4 = 1*x

15/8 = x

Changing from an improper fraction to a mixed number

8 goes into 15 1 time with 7 left over

15/8 = 1 7/8