Question

A recipe required 2.5 ounces of red pepper per serving. How many ounces of red pepper are needed to make 60 servings

Answer 1

Answer: 150

Explanation:

p=2.5s

p= red pepper

s= Servings

2.5 is the constant

s=60

2.5 x 60 = 150

Answer 2

150

Explanation:

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Nothing I'd eat.

1 serving = 2.5 ounces of red peppers

60 servings = x

Set up the proportion.

1/60 = 2.5/x Cross multiply

1*x = 60*2.5 Combine the right

x = 150 ounces.