Question

To make 1/2 batch of rolls, it takes 5/4 cups of flour How many cups of flour are needed for 1 batch ?

Answer 1

Given:

To make 1/2 batch of rolls, it takes 5/4 cups of flour

let To make 1 batch of rolls, it takes x cups of flour

so, using the ratio and proportions to find x

`(1)/(2)\colon1=(5)/(4)\colon x`

Solve for x:

`x=(5)/(4)\cdot2=(5)/(2)`

so, the answer will be 5/2 cups of flour