Question

In a triple batch of spice mix, there are 15 teaspoons of salt and 6 teaspoons of garlic powder. how much salt is used with 8 teaspoons of garlic powder?
in a triple batch of spice mix, there are 15 teaspoons of salt and 6 teaspoons of garlic powder. how much salt is used with 8 teaspoons of garlic powder?

Answer 1

20 teaspoons

Per batch amounts:
Salt = 15/3 = 5 teaspoons
garlic powder = 6/3 = 2 teaspoons

8 teaspoons of garlic powder number of batches:

8/2 = 4 batches

4 batches of salt

4 * 5 = 20 teaspoons

Answer 2

Answer:

2 teaspoons

Divide 15 by 5:

15/5 = 3

Divide 6 by 3:

6/3 = 2

Thus, there are 2 teaspoons of garlic powder used :)

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