Question

In order to make 6 dozen cookies, you must use 3 eggs in the batter. How many eggs would be required to make 48 dozen cookies? Use a proportion to solve.

A
3
B
96
C
8
D
24

Answer 1

24

Explanation:

Well 6 times 8 is 48 so

8 times 3 is 24

Answer 2

24 eggs

Explanation:

First, set up the proportion:

3 eggs : 6 dozen cookies = x eggs : 48 dozen cookies

Then cross multiply:

(3)(48)= (6)(x)

Then simplify:

144=6x

Finally, divide both sides by 6 to get your answer:

x=24