After you write your recipe, complete the following for your contest entry:

• Prove that your recipe makes exactly 10 cups.
• Explain the most efficient method for measuring each ingredient using only
the following two measuring cups:
1
3
cup and
1
4
cup. You can use one or
both of the measuring cups. Note: Depending on the fractions that you chose
for your ingredient amounts, it may not be possible to create each exact
amount using only
1
3
and
1
4
measuring cups. If you need to, you can round
your ingredient amounts using benchmarks and then explain how you would
estimate that amount. For example, if you need
4
7
cup of an ingredient,
4
7
cup is slightly more than
1
2
cup. You could fill up your
1
4
measuring cup twice
to make
1
2
cup of that ingredient, and then add just a tiny bit more to
estimate
4
7
cup.
• Use equations or other models to show how you would measure each
ingredient amount with only the two measuring cup sizes.
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To prove that your recipe makes exactly 10 cups, you can follow these steps:

1. Prepare all the ingredients and measure them using the most efficient method explained below.
2. Follow your recipe and combine all the ingredients according to the instructions.
3. Once the recipe is finished, carefully transfer the mixture to a large measuring cup or container that can hold at least 10 cups.
4. Measure the final volume of the mixture. If it measures exactly 10 cups, then you have proven that your recipe makes exactly 10 cups.

Now, let's discuss the most efficient method for measuring each ingredient using only the 1/3 cup and 1/4 cup measuring cups.

To measure ingredient amounts, you can use either one or both of the measuring cups. The key is to use a combination of fractions that can be accurately measured using these two cups. However, keep in mind that depending on the fractions chosen for the ingredient amounts, it may not always be possible to create each exact amount using only the 1/3 cup and 1/4 cup measuring cups. In such cases, you can round your ingredient amounts using benchmarks and then estimate the required quantity.

Here's how you can measure ingredient amounts using equations or other models:

1. Start with the 1/3 cup measuring cup:
- If your recipe calls for a fraction that is a multiple of 1/3 (e.g., 2/3 cup, 1 cup), you can directly use the 1/3 cup measuring cup to measure the required amount.

2. Now, let's focus on the 1/4 cup measuring cup:
- Fill the 1/4 cup measuring cup once. This will give you 1/4 cup of the ingredient.
- If you need a measurement that is more than 1/4 cup but less than 1/2 cup, repeat the process and fill the 1/4 cup measuring cup once more. Combine the two 1/4 cup measurements to get 1/2 cup.
- To estimate amounts that fall between 1/2 cup and 3/4 cup, fill the 1/4 cup measuring cup three times, and then subtract a tiny bit to get the desired quantity. Be cautious while doing this estimation and ensure consistency for accuracy.

By utilizing these methods, you can measure most ingredient amounts using the 1/3 cup and 1/4 cup measuring cups. Remember to adjust the fraction amounts called for in your recipe according to the available measuring cups.

Lastly, ensure that you document all your measuring methods and calculations to provide a clear explanation of how you measured each ingredient accurately.