Can someone help me!!!!

Jesse is using a recipe that requires 2 cups of sugar for 5 cups of flour. How many cups of sugar are needed if Jesse uses 35 cups of flour?

A. 30 cups of sugar
B. 12 cups of sugar
C. 14 cups of sugar

Can someone explain me because I don't have any idea how to solve it :(

Question

Can someone help me!!!!

Jesse is using a recipe that requires 2 cups of sugar for 5 cups of flour. How many cups of sugar are needed if Jesse uses 35 cups of flour?

A. 30 cups of sugar
B. 12 cups of sugar
C. 14 cups of sugar

Can someone explain me because I don't have any idea how to solve it :(

anonymous · Answer

Write ratio:

2:5 Which stands for 2 cups of sugar per 5 cups of flour

Now, write the equation:

2:5 = x:35

Find how much 5s equal 35 (35/5) then * the result by 2.

anonymous · Answer

so the answer is 14

anonymous · Answer

Yup! Do you understand WHY though?

anonymous · Answer

yes I understand thanks

anonymous · Answer

No problem. Good luck on your future problems :)