Question

A recipe for oatmeal cookies calls for 2 cups of flour for every 1.5 cups of oatmeal.

How much flour is needed for a big batch of cookies that uses 3.6 cups of oatmeal?

Answer 1

4.8 cups of flour is needed.

Explanation:

1.5 cups of oatmeal = 2 cups of flour

3.6 cups of oatmeal = 2/1.5 × 3.6 cups of flour

= 4.8 cups of flour