Civil Service Exam Reviewer · Ratio and Proportion · medium
A recipe for 7 servings uses 6 cup(s) of flour. How many cups are needed for 3 servings?
- 14
- 2 4/7
- 2
- 3 4/7
Answer
B. 2 4/7
Solution
Flour per serving = 6/7 cup. For 3 servings: 3 × 6/7 = 2 4/7.
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