Question 42
Ratio, Percentages and RatesA baking recipe calls for 2.5kg of sugar and 4.5kg of flour. With this recipe some cakes were baked using 24.5kg of a mixture of sugar and flour. How much sugar was used?
- A.12.25kg
- B.6.75kg
- C.8.75kg
- D.15.75kg
- E.8.25kg.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (8.75kg)
Explanation
Sugar is 2.5 out of every 7kg of mixture, so sugar used = 2.5/7 × 24.5 = 8.75kg.