Question

quick check

suppose the recipe calls for \\(1\frac{1}{4}\\) cups of guacamole for 15 tacos. how much guacamole would you need for 60 tacos?

\\(\frac{1}{5}\\) cup

5 cups

\\(\frac{5}{16}\\) cup

\\(\frac{16}{5}\\) cups

Explanation:

Find the scaling factor for the tacos

$$ \text{Scaling Factor} = \frac{60}{15} = 4 $$

Calculate the required amount of guacamole

$$ \text{Guacamole} = 1\frac{1}{4} \times 4 = \frac{5}{4} \times 4 = 5\text{ cups} $$

Answer:

• (A) \(\frac{1}{5}\) cup
• (B) 5 cups (Correct answer)
• (C) \(\frac{5}{16}\) cup
• (D) \(\frac{16}{5}\) cups