Question

Here are recipes for two different banana cakes. Information for the first recipe is shown in the table.

1st Recipe: y = 1.5x
2nd Recipe: y = 7/4x
If you used 4 cups of sugar, how much flour does each recipe need?
a. First: 2 cups, Second: 8 cups
b. First: 7 cups, second: 6 cups
c. First: 4 cups, second: 2 cups
d. First: 6 cups, Second: 7 cups

Answer 1

• d. First: 6 cups, Second: 7 cups

Explanation:

Using the formulas to find the amount of flour needed:

• 1. y = 1.5x = 1.5*4 = 6 cups
• 2. y = 7/4x = 7/4*4 = 7 cups

Correct choice is d.