From the information given, each batch of cookies requires 1/6 of a bag of flour.
So how many batches can be gotten from 5/6 of the bag of flour?
We form an equation
1batch = 1/6
x batches = 5/6
Where x is the number of batches from 5/6 bag of flour.
Cross multiplying this equation we get:
x * 1/6 = 1 * 5/6
simplify it:
x * 0.16 = 1 * 0.83
x = 1 * 0.83 / 0.16
x = 0.83 / 0.16
x = 5.2
Therefore factory made approximately 5 batches of cookies yesterday.
Move -4 to the other side
7x=24+4
7x=28
x=4
