Question

A batch of cookies calls for 3 4 34 cup of flour. You want to make 1 2 12 of a batch. How much flour do you need?

Answer 1

Answer: 53/17 = 1 batch

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x 7/6

x = 53/17 x 7/6

x = 371/102

x = 3 65/102

Explanation:

Answer 2

Is this 3 and 4/34 cup of flour and 1 2/12 batch?

okay....
Set up a ratio problem (I reduced the fraction and also changed to improper)

53/17 = 1 batch
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x 7/6
x = 53/17 x 7/6
x = 371/102
x = 3 65/102