Answer:
The answer is option 2.
Step-by-step explanation:
Firstly, you must factorize the possible expressions :


Next you have to divide by converting to multiplication :

Lastly, you can cut out the similar expressions :


1.5 cups per cup. cups/cake
6 cups/ 4 cakes
= 1.5 cups per cake
Answer:
5 batteries.
Explanation:
"How many batteries lasted more than 5 1/2 hours?" which means it's counting not only 5 1/2, but 5 3/4 and 6 1/4
-5+-12 is -17
For lack of a better metaphor, it's like digging a pit deeper than it already is.