Question

a recipe for biscuits says to mix 3 ounces of milk with 6 ounces of flour. how many ounces of milk would you need for 9 ounces of flour? milk (oz) flour (oz) 3 6 1/2 1 1 2 5 10 4/5 9

Explanation:

Step1: Find milk-to-flour ratio

$\text{Ratio} = \frac{3}{6} = \frac{1}{2}$

Step2: Calculate milk for 9oz flour

$\text{Milk} = 9 \times \frac{1}{2}$

Answer:

4.5 ounces (or $\frac{9}{2}$ ounces)