Question

This recipe makes 25 cupcakes.

Deepak only wants to make 15 cupcakes.
How much of each ingredient does he need?

Recipe: Makes 25 cupcakes
10 ounces butter
12 ounces sugar
15 ounces flour
5 eggs

Answer 1

6oz butter

7.2oz sugar

9oz flour

3 eggs

Explanation:

10÷25=0.4

12÷25=0.48

15÷25=0.6

5÷25=0.2

0.4×15=6

0.48×15=7.2

0.6×15=9

0.2×15=3