Question

Megan uses 2/3 cup of almonds to make 4 cups of trail mix. Using this same proportion, how many cups of almonds would Megan need to make 9 cups of trail mix?

A. 1 cup
B. 3 cups
C. 1.5 cups
D. 4/5 cup

Answer 1

C. 1.5 cups

Explanation:

I would set this up as ratios/fractions, then cross-multiply and divide.

2/3 / 4 = x / 9

(2/3)(9) = (4)(x)

18/3 = 4x

6 = 4x

x = 6/4 = 3/2 = 1.5 cups