Problema Solution
Michelle uses 17 grams of lemonade mix powder to each liter of water. She has a cup which holds 0.4 liters of water. How much lemonade mix powder should she use for the cup?
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let
x = grams of the lemonade mix powder needed for 1 cup (0.4 liters of water)
since the amount of the powder and the liters of water are directly proportional we have:
1 : 17 = 0.4 : x
by solving we find:
x = 6.8 g
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6.8 grams of lemonade powder are needed for a cup of lemonade.