Question

A recipe that serves 8 calls for 2 ½ cups of flour. How many cups of flour should you use if you want to adjust the recipe to make 12 servings?

Answer 1

3 3/4 cups of flour

Explanation:

Write and solve an equation of ratios, as follows:

8 2.5 cups

------- = ----------------

12 c

3 3/4 cups of flour to adjust the receipt as described.