The recipe made eight servings but I only want to make a note for five people if the recipe for eight servings call for 2 cups of flour how much flour would I need 45 servings

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24 January, 02:37

The recipe made eight servings but I only want to make a note for five people if the recipe for eight servings call for 2 cups of flour how much flour would I need 45 servings

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Diamond Richard · Answer 1

8 / 2 = 45 / x ... 8 servings to 2 cups = 45 servings to x cups

cross multiply

(8) (x) = (2) (45)

8x = 90

x = 90/8

x = 11 1/4 (or 11.25) cups of flour are needed <==