Question

b. how can the table be used to find how many egg yolks are needed for 12 tablespoons of lime zest?
the table shows ratios of egg yolks to tablespoons of lime zest that are equivalent to □. it also shows that □ egg yolks are needed for 12 tablespoons of lime zest.
(type a whole number )

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the ratio pattern

From the table (assuming the first row is egg yolks: 3, lime zest: 4; second: 6, 8; third: 9, 12; fourth: 12, 16). The ratio of egg yolks to lime zest is constant. Let's check: $\frac{3}{4}=\frac{6}{8}=\frac{9}{12}=\frac{3}{4}$.

Step2: Set up proportion for 12 tbsp lime zest

Let $x$ be egg yolks for 12 tbsp. So $\frac{x}{12}=\frac{3}{4}$. Cross - multiply: $4x = 3\times12$.

Step3: Solve for x

$4x=36$, then $x=\frac{36}{4}=9$.

Answer:

9