Question

Beth wants to make exactly 60 blueberry muffins. Each batch makes 6 muffins, She has already made 2.5 batches. How many more batches of blueberry muffins does Beth need to make?

Answer 1

Answer: 4.5

You need that many more batches

Answer 2

the answer would be 7.5 batches

Explanation:

find the number of batches of blueberry muffins that beth should make if she wants 60 muffins

1 batch --> 6 muffins

2.5 batches = 6 x 2.5 = 15 muffins

b --> represents the number of blueberry muffins beth should make

15+n=60

n=60-15

n=45

45/6 = 7.5 batches of blueberry muffins