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Pia uses 6 cups of sugar to make 8 pies. At that rate, how much sugar will it take to make 12 pies?

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(6cups/8pies) (xcups/12pies)
Cross multiply, 9 cups is the answer
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Answer: 9 cups

Step-by-step explanation: If 6 cups make 8, then 3 cups make 4. so, 9 cups would make 12 pies


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