Question

Question: Edwin usually makes 20 cookies with this recipe, but only wants 5 cookies.

How much is 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla to make 5 cookies?

(PLEASE HELP!!)

Answer 1

1/8 teaspoon of vanilla is needed to make 5 cookies

Explanation:

1) 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla makes 20 cookies

2) you only need 5 cookies which is 1/4 as many cookies as before

3) you must 1/4 your recipe

4) 1/2 divided by 4 = 1/8