When rice is prepared, the amount of nice
varies proportionately to the amount of
water required. If 2 cups of rice requires
4.5 cups of water, then what is the total
number of cups of water needed to prepare
1 cup of rice?

A 2 cups
B 2.25 cups
C 2.5 cups
D 2.75 cups
Plz explain

Respuesta :

B

Think of it this way

2 cups of rice require 4.5 cups of water

1 cup of rice is half of 2 cups of rice

So, divide 4.5 by 2