Question

A recipe uses a ratio of 2 cups of oats and 3 cups of flour.How many cups of flour are needed if shawn uses 6 cups of oats?

Answer 1

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Answer:

9 cups

Explanation:

The ratio of flour to oats is ...

flour/oats = (3 cups)/(2 cups) = F/(6 cups)

The amount of flour needed for 6 cups of oats is ...

F = (6 cups)(3/2) = 9 cups

Shawn needs 9 cups of flour if 6 cups of oats are used.