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  • 04-08-2020
  • Mathematics
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Tia uses 3/4 cup of pumpkin to make 1 1/4 pounds of dog treats. How much pumpkin does Tia use to make 1 pound of treats?

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mathmate
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  • 05-08-2020

Answer:

4/5 cups  to make 1 pound of dog treats

Step-by-step explanation:

3/4 cups : 1 1/4 pounds

x cups : 1 pound

Cross multiply

3/4 * 1  = 1 1/4  * x

x = 3/4 / 1 1/4

= 3/4  /  5/4

= 3/4 * 4/5

= 3/5 cups

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