Question

To make 5 apple pies you need about 2 pounds

of apples, How many pounds of apples.
do you need to make 20 apple pies

Answer 1

8 pounds of apples.

Explanation:

5 pies need 2 pounds of apples.

so 1 pie needs 2/5 pounds

- and 20 pies needs 20 * 2/5

= 40/5

= 8 pounds of apples.

Answer 2

8 pounds of apples.

Explanation:

Ratio: 5 apple pies: 2 pounds

To get a ratio of 20 apple pies: x pounds, multiply the entire first ratio by 4

Final ratio: 20 apple pies: 8 pounds