Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321825535
ISBN 13: 978-0-32182-553-7

Chapter 5 - Ratio and Proportion - 5.5 Solving Application Problems with Proportions - 5.5 Exercises - Page 366: 41

Answer

Water = 1.75 cups Margarine = 3 Tbsp Milk = 0.75 cups Potato Flakes = 2 cups

Work Step by Step

The original recipe makes 12 servings. 6 servings is equal to 12 servings divided by 2. To find each ingredient amount, divide the original amount by 2 and keep the units: Water = 3.5 cups 1. 3.5/2 = 1.75 cups Margarine = 6 Tbsp 2. 6/2 = 3 Tbsp Milk = 1.5 cups 3. 1.5/2 = 0.74 cups Potato Flakes = 4 cups 4. 4/2 = 2 cups
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