SOLUTION: A pie dough uses the ratio of 1 part liquid to 4 parts flour. Using proportions, solve to find the amount of the flour needed for the following amounts of liquid.
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Question 1049656: A pie dough uses the ratio of 1 part liquid to 4 parts flour. Using proportions, solve to find the amount of the flour needed for the following amounts of liquid.
.5# water
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The question shows a symbol best indicating POUNDS, so the ratio assumed is in pounds to pounds. The PARTS are assumed or implied counted in POUNDS.
, and d will be pounds of flour.
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