Question

For a wedding, a pastry chef is increasing the cake recipe by 4 and ½ times. How much butter is needed? Flour?

Answer 1

Butter: 18/4 cups

Flour: 36 cups

Step-by-step explanation: I think this is right.

4 1/2 = 9/2

9/2 x 1/4 = 18/4 x 1/4 = 18/4

1 1/3 = 4/3

9/2 x 4/3 = 27/6 x 8/6 = 216/6 = 36