SOLUTION: The directions on a box of muffin mix calls for 1-1/4 cups of muffin mix and 1/2 cup of water. There is only 1 cup of muffin mix left in the box, how much water should be used?

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Question 928022: The directions on a box of muffin mix calls for 1-1/4 cups of muffin mix and 1/2 cup of water. There is only 1 cup of muffin mix left in the box, how much water should be used?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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1.25/0.5=1/x
1.25x=1*0.5
x=0.5/1.25
x=0.4 cups