Question

A dessert recipe calls for 2 cups of milk and makes 5 servings. How many cups of milk are needed for 8 servings?

Answer 1

5 servings = 2 cups of milk

1 serving = 2/5 cups of milk

do not worry about the fraction of milk for now!!

8 servings = 2/5 × 8 cups of milk

= 3.2 cups of milk

= 3 cups (rounded down)