Question

Amy and Lin compare recipes for chocolate chip cookies. Amy's recipe calls for 5/8 cup of sugar, while Lin's recipe calls for 2/3 cup of sugar. Who's recipe calls for less sugar?

Answer 1

Answer:Amy's recipe calls for less sugar

Explanation:

Amount of sugar required for Amy's recipe is 5/8 cups of sugar. Amount of sugar required for Lin's recipe is 2/3 cups of sugar. Comparing the amount of sugar that Amy's recipe requires to that of Lin, 5/8 cups converted to decimal fraction is 0.625 cups while 2/3 converted to decimal fraction is 0.67 cups. Therefore, Amy's recipe calls for less sugar.