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algebra

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 Answer: D

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 calculation error.

Choice Ahoice D is incorrect because calculation error.

Choice Ahoice B is incorrect because calculation error.