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Ingredient 8 servings

Dried split peas: 2 and 1/4 c.
Water: 2 qt
Chopped onion: 3/4 c.
Chopped celery: 1 c.
Ham shank: 2 lb.
The basic recipe for split pea soup serves 8 people. Find the amount of each ingredient needed to serve 32 people.

Answer 1

Dried split peas: 9 cups

Water: 8 quarts

Chopped onion: 3 cups

Chopped celery: 4 cups

Ham shank: 8 pounds

Explanation:

Since the basic recipe serves 8 people and you need to serve 32 people, you just multiply each ingredient by 4. (32÷8=4)

Dried split peas: 2 1/4 c. x 4 = 9 cups

Water: 2 qt x 4 = 8 quarts

Chopped onion: 3/4 c. x 4 = 3 cups

Chopped celery: 1 c. x 4 = 4 cups

Ham shank: 2 lb. x 4 = 8 pounds