Question

A recipe asks for 2 1/3 cup of flour. How many cups of flour are needed for 3 1/2 recipes? A. 5 5/6 cups B. 6 1/6 cups C. 8 1/6 cups D. 8 1/3 cups

Answer 1

multiply 2 1/3 x 3 1/2

2 1/3 = 7/3

3 1/2 = 7/2

7/3 * 7/2 = 49/6 = 8 1/6

Answer is C