Question

The recipe for beef stew calls for 1/4 teaspoon of pepper for every 3 potatoes. If 9 potatoes are used, how much pepper is needed? Solve the proportion StartFraction one-fourth over 3 EndFraction = StartFraction p over 9 EndFraction to answer the question. Explain your steps.

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

1/4 over 3 p/9

Answer 2

3/4 teaspoons of pepper

Explanation:

1/4 teaspoons : 3 potatoes = x teaspoons : 9 potatoes

(1/4)/3 = x/9

3x = 9 * 1/4

x = 3 * 1/4

x = 3/4

Answer: 3/4 teaspoons of pepper