The recipe for a batch of applesauce uses 2 1/2 pounds of apples. If Michael wants to make 3/4 of a batch of applesauce, how many pounds of applesauce will he need

Answer: Michael will need 15/8 pounds of apples.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hi, to answer this question we simply have to multiply the amount of apples that a batch of applesauce needs (2 1/2) by the number of batches of applesauce that Michael wants to make (3/4).

Mathematically speaking;

2 1/2 x 3/4 = ([2x2+1] / 2) x 3/4 = 5/2 x 3/4 = (5x3) / (2x4) = 15/8

He will need 15/8 pounds of apples.

15/8

Step-by-step explanation:

for 1 batch=5/2 pounds

for 3/4 batch=[5/2] * (3/4)