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Set 2: Linear Equations (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: D

You need 14\frac{1}{4} cup of oil for a cake. If you have 3 cups of oil, how many cakes can you bake?

A.

4

B.

3

C.

0.75

D.

12

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice D is correct. Choice Ahoice D is the correct answer. 1. Equation: 14x=3\frac{1}{4}x = 3 2. Multiply by 4: x=12x = 12 3. Verify: 14(12)=3\frac{1}{4}(12) = 3 ✓ Choice Ahoice C is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process. Choice Ahoice D is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process. Choice Ahoice B is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process.

Key Steps:

The correct answer is 12

Why others are wrong:
A: Choice A is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
B: Choice B is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
C: Choice C is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

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