Question

a factory puts 2/5 of a gallon of vinegar into each batch of salad dressong. how many gallons of vinegar will be used in 5 batches?

Answer 1

2 gallons

Explanation:

Make a proportion of gallons of vinegar to batches of salad dressing

`((2)/(5) )/(1)` =
`(x)/(5)`

1 x 5 = 5, so

`(2)/(5)` x5 or

`(2)/(5)` x
`(5)/(1)` =
`(10)/(5)` = 2