Math Problem Statement

Mrs.Wally Amos uses 3/4 of a bag of flour to make a dozen cookies. How many bags of flour will she need to make 21/4 dozen cookies

Solution

To determine how many bags of flour Mrs. Wally Amos needs for 214\frac{21}{4} dozen cookies, we can follow these steps:

  1. Calculate the amount of flour needed for one dozen cookies:
    She uses 34\frac{3}{4} of a bag of flour for 1 dozen cookies.

  2. Calculate the amount of flour needed for 214\frac{21}{4} dozen cookies:
    Multiply the amount of flour for 1 dozen by 214\frac{21}{4}: Flour for 214 dozen=34×214\text{Flour for } \frac{21}{4} \text{ dozen} = \frac{3}{4} \times \frac{21}{4}

    =3×214×4=6316= \frac{3 \times 21}{4 \times 4} = \frac{63}{16}

  3. Convert 6316\frac{63}{16} to bags:
    Since 11 bag of flour equals 16/1616/16, we find out how many bags are needed: Bags needed=6316 bags3.9375 bags\text{Bags needed} = \frac{63}{16} \text{ bags} \approx 3.9375 \text{ bags}

This means Mrs. Wally Amos will need approximately 4 bags of flour to make 214\frac{21}{4} dozen cookies.

Summary

Mrs. Wally Amos needs approximately 4 bags of flour.

Would you like more details or do you have any questions? Here are some related questions you might consider:

  1. How much flour would she need for 5 dozen cookies?
  2. If she had only 2 bags of flour, how many cookies could she make?
  3. What other ingredients does she need for the cookies?
  4. How long does it take to bake a dozen cookies?
  5. How many cookies can she make with one bag of flour?

Tip: Always double-check your fractions when multiplying to ensure accuracy!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
Multiplication
Proportions

Formulas

Flour needed = (Flour per dozen) × (Number of dozens)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7