SOLUTION: A certain recipe asks for 5/7 cup of granola. How much is needed to make 3/2 of a recipe.

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Question 777594: A certain recipe asks for 5/7 cup of granola. How much is needed to make 3/2 of a recipe.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A certain recipe asks for 5/7 cup of granola.
How much is needed to make 3/2 of a recipe.
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Use a proportion::
x/(3/2) = (5/7)/1
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x = (3/2)(5/7)
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x = 15/14
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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