Question

A trail mix recipe includes granola, oats, and almonds. How many Calories are in 2 cups of trail mix?

Answer 1

1,080 calories

Explanation:

You can also use the method of direct proportion:

cups

calories

=

0.25

135

=

2

x

←

cross-multiply

0.25

x

=

135

×

2

x

=

135

×

2

0.25

x

=

1080

calories

Answer 2

1,080 calories.

Explanation:

135/1 ÷ 1/4

135/1 · 4/1

= 540/1 cup

540 calories · 2 = 1,080 calories

=1,080 calories in 2 cups of trail mix