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Introducing Ratios:Question 2

One batch of cookies calls for 5 cups of flour for every 3
cups of chocolate chips. How many cups of flour should be
used for 27 cups of chocolate chips?
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Answer: 45 cups of flour

Explanation:

Flour:Chocolate = 5:3

?:27

27/3 = 9

9 x 5 = 45

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Answer:

45 cups

Explanation:

5:3

Multiply by 9 (3*9=27)

45:27

You would need 45 cups of flour to match the equivalent ratio of 5:3.

(45:27)

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