Question

Rocco is making goat food cups to be sold in a petting zoo. He has 8 apples, which is only 2/3 of what he needs to make enough food cups for the morning visitors. How many apples does Rocco need?

A) 16 apples
B) 10 apples
C) 14 apples
D) 12 apples ​

Answer 1

D) 12 apples

Explanation:

2/3 = 8 apples

1/3 = 8 apples ÷ 2

= 4 apples

3/3 = 4 apples × 3

= 12 apples