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Two bowls of pasta at a restaurant serve 3 people. How many bowls of pasta should be ordered for 12 people?

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12 people divided by 3 people = 4

so if 2 bowls serve 3 people...2 bowls x 4 = serve 12 people

therefore, 8 bowls serve 12 people
User Karl Reid
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3 people - Two bowls of pasta
12 people - ?

12 divided by 3 = 4.

4 x 2 = 8.

8 bowls of pasta should be ordered for 12 people.
User Tom J Muthirenthi
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