Question

a cookie factory puts 4/5 of a barrel of flour into each batch of cookies. how much flour will the factory use for 2 batches? write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number. barrels

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the amount per batch

The amount of flour per batch is $\frac{4}{5}$ of a barrel.

Step2: Calculate for 2 batches

We multiply the amount per batch by 2. So, $\frac{4}{5}\times2=\frac{4\times2}{5}=\frac{8}{5}$.
Converting $\frac{8}{5}$ to a mixed - number, we get $1\frac{3}{5}$.

Answer:

$1\frac{3}{5}$