Question

In 34 pound of a spice mix, there is 5/6 cup of cinnamon. How much cinnamon does the spice mix contain per pound? a 5/8 cup b ​ 9/10 ​ cup c ​ 1 1/9 ​ cups d ​ 1 3/5 ​ cups

Answer 1

c. 1 1/9 cups

Explanation:

To find cups per pound, divide cups by pounds.

(5/6 cup)/(3/4 pound) = (5/6)/(3/4) cup/pound

= (5/6)×(4/3) cup/pound . . . . . . . invert the denominator and multiply

= 20/18 cup/pound = 10/9 cup/pound = 1 1/9 cup/pound