Jean needs 1/3 cup of walnuts for each serving of salad she makes. She has 2 cups of walnuts. How many servings can she make?

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anonymous · Answer

Well, there will be three thirds in every cup, yes?

anonymous · Answer

Yes. I know the answer is 6 servings. I just don't know how to show my work

anonymous · Answer

6 servings because each cup of walnuts has 3 servings since there are 3 thirds in each cup, therefore 2*3 = 6

anonymous · Answer

ahh i see well lets set it up like this:$$1/3n=2$$ solving for n gets you your answer, n being the number of servings.

anonymous · Answer

how do i set that up in fractions?

anonymous · Answer

Ok I got it. Thank you!!!

anonymous · Answer

No problem!