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One-third of a cake recipe calls for 3/4 cup of flour. How many cups are needed per recipe?

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Answer:

2 1/4

Explanation:

1/3 = 3/4

3/4 ÷ 3 = 1/4

1/3 ÷ 3 = 1/9

1/9 recipe with 1/4 flour

1/9 x 9 = 9/9 = 1

1/4 x 9 = 9/4 = 2 1/4

for a recipe, it will need 2 1/4 cups of flour

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