Question

The ratio of water to flour in a bread recipe is 1 to 3. A large batch of the recipe has 5 more cups of flour than water. How many cups of water are in the large batch?

Answer 1

2.5 cups of 2 and a half, 2 1/2

Explanation:

Answer 2

2.5 OR 2 1/2 cups

Explanation:

1 / 3 = w / (w + 5)

Cross multiply

3w = w + 5

2w = 5

w = 2.5 OR 2 1/2