Question

6. A recipe calls for 2/3 cup strawberries, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup walnuts, and 3/4 cup of

flour. Order the amounts from least to greatest. Which ingredient does the recipe require the least amount of? Explain how you know.

Answer 1

1. Order from least to greatest: 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup walnuts, 2/3 cup strawberries, 3/4 cup of flour

2. Sugar is the ingredient the recipe requires the least amount

Explanation:

1.

2/3 cup of strawberries, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup walnuts, and 3/4 cup of

flour.

8/12 cup of strawberries, 3/12 cup sugar, 6/12 cup walnuts, and 9/12 cup of flour

Order from least to greatest: 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup walnuts, 2/3 cup strawberries, 3/4 cup of flour

2.

Sugar is the ingredient the recipe require the least amount