Question

If three pies require 2 dozen apples, then four bird require ? dozen apples?

Answer 1

Answer is 2-2/3 dozen apples, or 2.66 dozen as a repeating fraction.
Step by step
we know 2 dozen apples is 24 apples
We know 24 apples per 3 pies
To get the rate per pie, divide 24 apples per 3 pies
24/3 = 8 apples per pie
Now multiply 8 apples x 4 pies = 32 apples
Now we need to answer in how many dozen apples. Divide 32 by 12 (1 dozen)
Answer is 2.66 dozen apples or 2-2/3 dozen apples