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Math 8 Q1 (Pre-Algebra) / The Number System
Which of the following numbers could be used to specify how many cups of flour should be used in a bread recipe?(1 point)
Responses
4/7
Start Fraction 4 over 7 End Fraction
−3
negative 3
234
2 Start Fraction 3 over 4 End Fraction
square root of 3
Math 8 Q1 (Pre-Algebra) / The Number System
Which of the following numbers could be used to specify how many cups of flour should be used in a bread recipe?(1 point)
Responses
4/7
Start Fraction 4 over 7 End Fraction
−3
negative 3
234
2 Start Fraction 3 over 4 End Fraction
square root of 3
Answers
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In a bread recipe, the amount of flour is typically measured in whole numbers or fractions that are positive.
Let's analyze the options:
1. **4/7** (or \( \frac{4}{7} \)): This is a positive fraction. It is a valid measurement for cups of flour.
2. **−3**: This is a negative number. Negative amounts of flour don't make sense in this context.
3. **234**: This is a positive whole number. It is a valid measurement for cups of flour.
4. **2 \( \frac{3}{4} \)**: This is a mixed number that is also positive. It is a valid measurement for cups of flour.
5. **square root of 3**: This is approximately 1.732, which is a positive number. It could be used as a measurement, though it is less common compared to simple fractions or whole numbers.
Based on these evaluations, the numbers that could specify how many cups of flour should be used in a bread recipe are:
- **4/7**
- **234**
- **2 \( \frac{3}{4} \)**
- **square root of 3**
Therefore, all options except **−3** could potentially be used.
Let's analyze the options:
1. **4/7** (or \( \frac{4}{7} \)): This is a positive fraction. It is a valid measurement for cups of flour.
2. **−3**: This is a negative number. Negative amounts of flour don't make sense in this context.
3. **234**: This is a positive whole number. It is a valid measurement for cups of flour.
4. **2 \( \frac{3}{4} \)**: This is a mixed number that is also positive. It is a valid measurement for cups of flour.
5. **square root of 3**: This is approximately 1.732, which is a positive number. It could be used as a measurement, though it is less common compared to simple fractions or whole numbers.
Based on these evaluations, the numbers that could specify how many cups of flour should be used in a bread recipe are:
- **4/7**
- **234**
- **2 \( \frac{3}{4} \)**
- **square root of 3**
Therefore, all options except **−3** could potentially be used.