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14 December, 11:09

Marlene only has enough ingredients to make a 1/4 batch of cookies. For the smaller batch, she only needs 2/3 cup of sugar. How much sugar does the recipe for a full batch of cookies call for? Include all your work in your answer.

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  1. 14 December, 11:14
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    (2/3) / (1/4) = x / 1 ... 2/3 cups to 1/4 batch = x cups to 1 batch

    cross multiply

    (1/4) (x) = (2/3) (1)

    1/4x = 2/3

    x = (2/3) / (1/4)

    x = 2/3 * 4/1

    x = 8/3 or 2 2/3 cups of sugar are needed for a full batch <==
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