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A recipe calls for 4 carrots for every 2 cups of water. Which expression can be used to find the number of carrots needed for 1 cup of water?

A. 4 carrots/2 cups of water
B. 4 cups of water/2 carrots
C. 2 carrots/4 cups of water
D. 2 cups of water/4 carrots

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A.4 carrots/2 cups of water
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A. 4 carrots/2 cups of water
You divide to find the amount of carrots for 1 cup.
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