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algebra

A recipe calls for 23\frac{2}{3} cup of sugar per batch. If you used 4 cups of sugar, how many batches did you make?

A

6

B

2.66

C

8

D

12

Correct Answer: A

Choice Choice A is the correct answer.

  1. Equation: 23x=4\frac{2}{3}x = 4
  2. Multiply by 3: 2x=122x = 12
  3. Divide by 2: x=6x = 6
  4. Verify: 23(6)=4\frac{2}{3}(6) = 4

Choice Choice B is incorrect because calculation error.

Choice Choice C is incorrect because calculation error.

Choice Choice C is incorrect because calculation error.