Question

A recipe calls for 10 cups of sugar for every 3 eggs. How many cups of sugar are

required if a dozen eggs are used by the baker?

Answer 1

40 cups of sugar

Explanation:

10 cups = 3 eggs

x cups = 12 eggs( a dozen )

12*10 =3x

120=3x

120/3=40

Answer 2

40 cups of sugar

Explanation:

All you have to do is divide the dozen eggs by 3 which will give you 4 and then after you multiply the 4 by the 10 cups of sugar to give you 40 cups of sugar.