A Recipe Calls For $\frac { 2 } { 3 }$

question 302

Multiple Choice

A recipe calls for $\frac { 2 } { 3 }$ cup of flour and $\frac{1}{5}$
cup of sugar. What is the total amount of flour and sugar called for in the recipe?

• A) \(1 \frac { 13 } { 15 }\) cups
• B) \(\frac{1}{5}\)
• cups
• C) \(2\) cups
• D) \(\frac{3}{8}\)
• cups
• E) \(\frac { 13 } { 15 }\) cups

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Definitions:

Bicarbonate Ions

An ion that acts as a buffer to maintain the pH level in blood and other bodily fluids.

Body Fluid pH

The measure of acidity or alkalinity of the body's fluids, crucial for maintaining homeostasis.

Bicarbonate

Bicarbonate is an alkaline ion that plays a critical role in maintaining the pH balance in blood and other bodily fluids.

Carbonic Acid

A weak acid formed in solution when carbon dioxide dissolves in water, playing a role in the buffering of blood pH.