An apple pie needs 10 large apples, 2 crusts (top and bottom), and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon. write a balanced equation that fits this situation. How many apples are needed to make 25 pies?
250 apples
250
To write a balanced equation representing the situation, we need to consider the components of the apple pie.
Let's assign the following variables:
A = the number of apples needed for one pie
C = the number of crusts needed for one pie
Based on the given information, we have:
1 apple pie requires 10 apples and 2 crusts
So, the equation representing one pie can be written as:
10A + 2C = 1
Now, let's calculate the number of apples needed to make 25 pies.
Given that we need 10 apples per pie, we can use the proportion:
10 apples = 1 pie
X apples = 25 pies
Using cross multiplication, we can solve for X:
10/1 = X/25
Simplifying further, we get:
X = 10 * 25
X = 250
Therefore, to make 25 apple pies, you would need 250 apples.