A cookie factory puts 32 of a barrel of flour into each batch of cookies. How much flour will the factory use for 2 batches?Write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number._____ barrels
Q. A cookie factory puts 32 of a barrel of flour into each batch of cookies. How much flour will the factory use for 2 batches?Write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number._____ barrels
Identify flour amount: Step 1: Identify the amount of flour used per batch and the number of batches.Calculation: Each batch uses 32 of a barrel of flour. For 2 batches, multiply 32 by 2.32×2=34 barrels of flour.
Calculate flour needed: Step 2: Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number.Calculation: 34 can be expressed as 131 barrels.
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