Civil Service Exam Reviewer · Ratio and Proportion · medium
A recipe for 8 servings uses 6 cup(s) of flour. How many cups are needed for 17 servings?
- 2 14/17
- 15
- 12 3/4
- 13 3/4
Answer
C. 12 3/4
Solution
Flour per serving = 6/8 cup. For 17 servings: 17 × 6/8 = 12 3/4.
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