Question

PLEASE HELP The recipe for beef stew calls for 1/4 teaspoon of pepper for every 3 potatoes. If 9 potatoes are used, how much pepper is needed?

Solve the proportion StartFraction one-fourth over 3 EndFraction = StartFraction p over 9 EndFraction to answer the question. Explain your steps.

Answer 1

Answer: 3/4 teaspoons of pepper for 9 potatoes

Explanation:

3 x 3 = 9

3 x 1/4 = 3/4

or

3 + 3 + 3 = 9

1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4 = 3/4