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a recipe calls for 6 cups water and 4 cups of flour.if the recipe is increased,how many cups of water should be used with 6 cups of flour
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a recipe calls for 6 cups water and 4 cups of flour.if the recipe is increased,how many cups of water should be used with 6 cups of flour

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The ratio is 6w = 4f.
Multiply both sides by 3/2 to get 6 cups of flour, and we have:
6*3/2 w = 4 * 3/2 f
18/2 w = 12/2 f
9 w = 6 f
So 9 cups of water.
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