SOLUTION: A bucket holds 4 quarts of popcorn. If 1/3 cup of corn kernels makes 2 quarts of popcorn , how many buckets can be filled with the popcorn made from 4 cups of kernels ?
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Question 304769: A bucket holds 4 quarts of popcorn. If 1/3 cup of corn kernels makes 2 quarts of popcorn , how many buckets can be filled with the popcorn made from 4 cups of kernels ?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/3 makes 2 qts
2/3 makes 4 quarts
4/(2/3)=4*(3/2)=12/2=6
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