Question

A recipe that makes 6 servings calls for 1/2 a cup of butter. Nancy modifies the recipe so that it can serve 8.

How many cups of butter does Nancy need?

Answer 1

I tried dividing .5 by 8 and 8 by .5 but they didnt match up with the choices I have

Answer 2

I can pick 3/8 , 2/3 , 1 1/3 or 3

Answer 3

@Vocaloid

Answer 4

@Spring98

Answer 5

@triciaal

Answer 6

well you need to set up a proportion
6/.5 = 8/x

cross multiply and divide... you should get 2/3

Answer 7

thanks I have 4 more could you help me with those?

Answer 8

i actually have to leave now... i have to be out of here in 2 minutes... good luck though :-)

Answer 9

A recipe for 1 lb of trail mix calls for 3.2 oz of cashews.

How many ounces of cashews are needed to make 4 lb of trail mix?

A.
0.8 oz

B.
4.2 oz

C.
7.2 oz

D.
12.8 oz

Answer 10

@triciaal @Vocaloid

Answer 11

Oh wait I figured that one out it was 12.8

Answer 12

here is another Last month, Steven had $4285.68 that he divided into two accounts. He deposited into a savings account. He deposited the rest into his checking account.

How much money did Steven deposit into his checking account?

Answer 13

will medal and fan

Answer 14

@triciaal

Answer 15

PLEASE

Answer 16

you can't put more than one question in a post!!!! :{

Answer 17

oh

Answer 18

ya so open a new one!!!