Question

In trail mix, the ratio of cups of peanuts to cups of chocolate candies is 3 to 2. How many cups of chocolate candies would be needed for 9 cups of peanuts?

Answer 1

Answer: 6 cups

Explanation:

Make a proportion

3 cups of peanuts to 2 cups of chocolate, and 9 cups of peanuts for x cups of chocolate

3/2=9/x

Cross multiply

3*x=2*9

3x=18

Divide by 3 on both sides

x=6

So, 6 cups of chocolate for 9 cups of peanuts

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