Question

A recipe calls for 3 cups of milk to accommodate 8 people. However,

you are preparing food for 20 people. What are the number of
of milk you will need for 20 people?
cups

Answer 1

First, find the total number of cups needed and apply a proportion to find the number of quarts.

Step-by-step explanation:

First, find the total number of cups she needs. If there are 3 cups in one batch, and she is making 5 batches, then she will need: 3x5=15 cups

Next, set up a proportion.

4 cups/1 quart=15 cups/x quarts

Answer 2

7.5

Step-by-step explanation:

3:8=×:20 so x=20×3÷8=7.5