Question

To make 1/2 batch of rolls, it takes 5/4 cups of flour How many cups of flour are needed for 1 batch ?

Answer 1

Given:

To make 1/2 batch of rolls, it takes 5/4 cups of flour

let To make 1 batch of rolls, it takes x cups of flour

so, using the ratio and proportions to find x

$\frac{1}{2}\colon1=\frac{5}{4}\colon x$

Solve for x:

$x=\frac{5}{4}\cdot2=\frac{5}{2}$

so, the answer will be 5/2 cups of flour