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A recipe calls for 5 cups of cashews for 4 cups of flour. Using the same recipe, how many cups of flour will you need for 2 cups of cashews? » How many cups of flour will you need for 2 cups of cashews? ​

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Answer:

8/5 cups

Explanation:

equal 5/4 to 2/x x representing the amount of flour

cross multiply: 5x=8

divide: x=8/5

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