Question

One batch of walnut muffins uses 1 1/3 cups of walnuts. How many cups of walnuts are needed to make 3 3/4 batches of muffins?

Answer 1

Answer: I think it is 5 cups

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

5 cups of walnuts are needed.

Step-by-step explanation:

This question can be solved using a rule of three.

One batch of walnut muffins uses 1 1/3 cups of walnuts.

So one batch of walnut muffins uses $1 + \frac{1}{3} = \frac{4}{3}$ cups of walnuts.

How many cups of walnuts are needed to make 3 3/4 batches of muffins?

How many cups are required for $3 + \frac{3}{4} = \frac{15}{4}$ batches.

1 batch - (4/3) cups

(15/4) batches - x cups

$x = \frac{4}{3} \times \frac{15}{4} = \frac{60}{12} = 5$

5 cups of walnuts are needed.