Question

a cookie recipe calls for 2 and 1/2 cups of sugar. Damian needs to make only two thirds of the recipe. How much sugar will he need?

Answer 1

5/3 or 1 2/3 cups of sugar.

Explanation:

First, divide by 3 to find the amount of sugar per third.

2 1/2 ÷ 3

5/2 * 1/3

5/6

Second, multiply by two.

5/6 * 2

5/6 * 2/1

10/6

5/3 or 1 2/3

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