Question

A dessert recipe calls for 2 1/2 cups of milk and makes 5 servings. How many cups of ilk are needed for 8 servings?

Answer 1

4 cups

Explanation:

Number of cups of milk for 5 servings =
`2(1)/(2) =(5)/(2)` cups

First find number of cups of milk for 1 serving.

Number of cups of milk for 1 serving =
`((5)/(2) )/(5)=(1)/(2)` cup

Now find umber of cups of milk for 8 servings.

Therefore,

Number of cups of milk for 8 servings =
`8((1)/(2))=4` cups