Jill is making bread for a large group of people. 5/6 of a pound of flour only accounts for 3/7 of the recipe. How many pounds of flour is needed for the entire recipe?

Answer 1

And your answer is.....?

Answer 2

5/6 * 7/3 = ___

Answer 3

(3/7) of recipe <---> (5/6) pounds of flour
(7/3)(3/7) of recipe <----> (7/3)(5/6) pounds of flour
1 recipe <-----> 35/18 pounds of flour or appr 1.94 pounds

or

3/7 : 1 = 5/6 : x
3 : 7 = 5 : 6x
3/7 = 5/6x
18x = 35
x = 35/18 = same as above

Answer 4

(3/7)x = 5/6
Multiply both sides by 7/3.
X = 7/3 * 5/6 = 35/18 = 1.94 Lbs.