SOLUTION: The question reads: A pancake recipe uses 1 cup mix and 3/4 cup water for 6 pancakes. How much mix and water should you use to make 20 pancakes? I need help figuring out how t

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Question 455720: The question reads:
A pancake recipe uses 1 cup mix and 3/4 cup water for 6 pancakes. How much mix and water should you use to make 20 pancakes?
I need help figuring out how to set this problem up, for some reason I am striking out.
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
20/6=10/3
1 * 10/3 = 10/3 cups mix.
3/4 * 10/3 = 5/2 cups water.
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Ed