Question

The recipe for beef stew calls for 1/4 teaspoon of pepper for every 3 potatoes. If 9 potatoes are used, how much pepper is needed?

Solve the proportion StartFraction one-fourth over 3 EndFraction = StartFraction p over 9 EndFraction to answer the question.

Explain your steps:

Answer 1

Answer:

3/4 or .75 teaspoons for 9 potatoes.

Step-by-step explanation:

1/4:3 is the original ratio. In order to find the equivalent ratio when 3=9, you would have to multiply.  

3x3=9

1/4x3=.75

Answer 2

Answer:

1/4 over 3 = p/9

Step-by-step explanation: