Question

In 3/4 pound of a spice mix, there is 5/6 cup of cinnamon. How much cinnamon does the spicemix contain per pound?

Answer 1

Let's use ratio and proportion or rates to solve thisIf there is 5/6 cup of cinnamon in a 3/4  pound of spice mix, how many are in a pound?5/6=3/4    ?=11/ (3/4)*5/6=11/9Therefore there are 10/9 cups of cinnamon in 1.111... or 11/9  pounds of spice mix.