Question

He recipe for a batch of applesauce uses 2 and one-half pounds of apples. If Michael wants to make Three-fourths of a batch of applesauce, how many pounds of apples will he need?

Answer 1

its 1 7/8

Explanation:

srry if im wrong but tell me if i am :)

Answer 2

Given :

Recipe for a batch of applesauce uses 2 and one-half pounds of apples.

To Find :

The amount of apples needed to make three-fourths of a batch of applesauce.

Solution :

1 batch applesauce uses 2.5 pounds of apple .

Let , x be the amount of apple required to prepare
`(3)/(4)` of a batch of applesauce.

So ,

`x=(3)/(4)* 2.5\\\\x=1.875\ pounds`

Therefore, apple required is 1.875 pounds.

Hence, this is the required solution.