Basic College Mathematics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Ratio and Proportion - 5.5 Solving Application Problems with Proportions - 5.5 Exercises - Page 366: 41

Answer

Water: $=\frac{2}{3}$ Butter: $=1\ tbsp$ Milk: $\frac{1}{3}$ Potato flakes: $ \frac{3}{4}$

Work Step by Step

We are given the values for 4 servings. To find the amount needed for two servings, we divide by $\frac{4}{2}=2$. Doing this, we find: Water: $=\frac{4}{3\times 2} =\frac{2}{3}$ Butter: $=\frac{2\ tbsp}{2} =1\ tbsp$ Milk: $=\frac{2}{3\times 2} =\frac{1}{3}$ Potato flakes: $=\frac{3}{2\times 2} = \frac{3}{4}$
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