Question

last week, janet used 4 cups of flour to make pizza dough. this week, she uses \\(\frac{3}{8}\\) the amount of flour as last week. which statement is true about the amount of flour janet uses this week?
janet uses less than 4 cups of flour because \\(\frac{3}{8}\\) is less than 1.
janet uses less than 4 cups of flour because \\(\frac{3}{8}\\) is less than 4.
janet uses more than 4 cups of flour because 4 is greater than 1.
janet uses more than 4 cups of flour because 4 is greater than \\(\frac{3}{8}\\).

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate this week's flour amount

This week's flour = $4 \times \frac{3}{8} = 1.5$ cups

Step2: Compare with last week's amount

1.5 cups < 4 cups, since multiplying by a fraction <1 reduces the number.

Answer:

Janet uses less than 4 cups of flour because $\frac{3}{8}$ is less than 1.