Question

If 4 tsp of salt are needed for 5 dozen cupcakes, how many tsp of salt are needed for 11 dozen cupcakes?

Answer 1

8.8 tsp

Explanation:

4/5=x/11

cross multiply

44=5x

44/5=x

x=8.8

Answer 2

8.8 tsp

Explanation:

Write a ratio to solve

4 tsp x tsp

----------- = ---------------

5 dozen 11 dozen

Using cross products

4 *11 = 5x

44 = 5x

Divide by 5

44/5 =x

8.8 tsp