Scale a recipe up or down
Find the amount for one, then scale up or down. Write a decimal if the answer is not whole.
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A recipe uses 5 cups of flour for 4 muffins. How many cups of flour are needed for 12 muffins? (Write a decimal if needed.)
Answer: 15
A recipe uses 4 cups of flour for 6 muffins. How many cups of flour are needed for 15 muffins? (Write a decimal if needed.)
Answer: 10
A recipe uses 2 eggs for 10 pancakes. How many eggs are needed for 5 pancakes? (Write a decimal if needed.)
Answer: 1
Tip: Find the amount for one, then scale up or down. Write a decimal if the answer is not whole.
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