Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer:
The answer to your question is c = 20
Step-by-step explanation:
Data
a = 15
j = 24
k = 32
c = ?
Process
Use proportions to solve this problem. Compare the small triangle and the large triangle.
1.- Proportion of the small triangle
c/15
2.- Proportion of the large triangle
k/j
3.- Equal but terms and solve for c
c/15 = k/j
-Substitution
c / 15 = 32/24
c = 32(15)/24
-Result
c = 20
12 people ⇒8 cups
1 person ⇒ 8/12 = 2/3 cup
7 persons ⇒ 2/3 x 7 = 14/3 4 2/3 cups
Answer: She should use 4 2/3 cups of sugar.
