Question

A recipe for 3 batches of cookies uses 5 cups of sugar. How many batches will 1 cup of sugar make

Answer 1

x = 5/3 or 1 2/3

Explanation:

Set up a ratio problem

3 batches/5 cups = 1 batch/x cups

3x = 5

x = 5/3 or 1 2/3