Homework Help: Math

Posted by Amy on Sunday, August 5, 2012 at 9:35pm.

Stan's recipe for sugar cookies serves 5 people. He wants to make enough cookies for 10 people.
If his recipe calls for 1 1/2 cups of butter, how much will he need if he doubles his recipe?

Math - Ms. Sue, Sunday, August 5, 2012 at 9:38pm
(1 1/2) * 2 = 3

Please tell Stan to check his recipe. 1 1/2 cups is too much butter for 5 people.

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