Question

Which response best explains the IF statement in the following flowchart?

Flowchart with block image text: 'Is this a fruit?', 2-way arrow points to block image text: 'No' 1-way arrow points to block image text: 'Yes', below 'Yes' 1-way arrow points to block image text: 'Add to smoothie recipe'

IF the answer is no, THEN add to the smoothie recipe, ELSE repeat question
IF the answer is no, THEN stop, ELSE repeat question
IF the answer is yes, THEN add to the smoothie recipe, ELSE repeat question
IF the answer is yes, THEN repeat question, ELSE add to the smoothie recipe

Answer 1

The correct explanation for the IF statement in the flowchart is 'IF the answer is yes, THEN add to the smoothie recipe, ELSE repeat question.' The equation for the smoothie recipe is S = B + 4St + Y + 3Ic, and 48 strawberries are needed to make 12 smoothies.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct explanation for the IF statement in the provided flowchart is: IF the answer is yes, THEN add to the smoothie recipe, ELSE repeat question. This means that in this decision-making process, if the item being considered is a fruit, it should be added to the smoothie recipe. If it is not a fruit, the flowchart implies that you either go back to the question or end the process, thus the correct operation after a 'No' answer is not specified in the provided information.

To create a balanced equation for a smoothie recipe:

• Let 1 smoothie (S) be composed of 1 banana (B), 4 strawberries (St), 1 container of yogurt (Y), and 3 ice cubes (Ic).
• The equation would be: S = B + 4St + Y + 3Ic.

To find the conversion factor between the number of ice cubes and the number of smoothies:

• The ratio is 3 ice cubes to 1 smoothie, so the conversion factor is 3Ic/S.

To calculate the number of strawberries needed for 12 smoothies:

• Multiply the number of strawberries in one smoothie by 12: 4 strawberries × 12 smoothies = 48 strawberries.