Set 7: Linear Equations (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: B

A recipe uses 2 cups of flour for every 3 cups of sugar. If you use 9 cups of sugar, how much flour?

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice B is correct. Choice B is the correct answer. 1. Proportion: $\frac{2}{3} = \frac{x}{9}$ 2. Cross Multiply: $3x = 18$ 3. Divide by 3: $x = 6$ Choice C 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. Choice D is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process.

Key Steps:

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The correct answer is 6

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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