Lisa adds 2 tsp baking soda to 6 lbs of flour. How much baking soda should she add to 9 lbs of flour?

A. 18 tsp
B. 3 tsp
C. 9 tsp
D. 27 tsp

1 answer

To solve this problem, we can use a ratio.

The ratio of baking soda to flour is 2 tsp:6 lbs.

To find the amount of baking soda for 9 lbs of flour, we can set up a proportion:

2 tsp/6 lbs = x tsp/9 lbs

Cross multiplying, we get:

6x tsp = 2 tsp * 9 lbs

Simplifying, we have:

6x tsp = 18 tsp * lbs

Dividing both sides by 6 tsp, we find:

x = 18 tsp

Therefore, Lisa should add 18 tsp of baking soda to 9 lbs of flour, which is option A.