Question

A recipe that serves 6 uses 1 1/2 cups of flour. How many cups are needed to serve 15

Answer 1

3 3/4 cups

Explanation:

You can make a proportion and solve. 1 and 1/2 equals 1.5. Next make the proportion. Proportion= 1.5/6 to x/15. then multiply 1.5 times 15 and then divide by 6.