sugar 3 1/4 cups = 13/4 cups
Multiply 13/4 times 3/8
(13 x 3)/(4 x 8)
leave in simplest form. Most likely you should convert back to a mixed number.
flour triple batch means to multiply by 3
2 3/5 cups = 13/5 multiply by 3/1
39/5 = changed back to a mixed number.
A certain recipe requires 2 3/5 cups of flour, and 3 1/4 cups of sugar.
a) if 3/8 of the recipe is to be made how much sugar is needed?
b) if the above ingredients are required for one batch, find the amount of flour needed for a triple batch.
1 answer
1 answer