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Set 10: Linear Equations (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: B

A recipe calls for 0.25 kg of flour. If you have 5 kg of flour, how many batches can you make?

A.

25

B.

20

✓ Correct
C.

125

D.

4

Detailed Explanation

Choice B is correct. Choice B is the correct answer. 1. Equation: 0.25x=50.25x = 5 2. Divide by 0.25: x=20x = 20 3. Verify: 0.25(20)=50.25(20) = 5 ✓ Choice C is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process. Choice D is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process. Choice A is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process.

Key Steps:

The correct answer is 20

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

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