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. .5# water

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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) About Me  (Show Source):
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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.

%281%2F4%29%28water%2Fflour%29=%285%2Fd%29%28water%2Fflour%29, and d will be pounds of flour.