Question

A snack mix recipe calls for 2 1 /5 cups of dip and 1 /2 cup of chips. Alex wants to make the same recipe using 1 cup of chips. How many cups of dip will Alex need?

Answer 1

Answer: 4 2/5

Explanation:

1 divided by 2 is 1/2, so if 1/2 times 2 equals one cup, then all we have to do is times 2 1/5 by two. 2 x 2 is 4, and 1/5 times 2 is 2/5. Add them together, and you get 4 2/5. Alex will need 4 2/5 cups of dip.