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24 September, 12:15

A cake recipe for 12 people calls for 8 cups of sugar. If Jenny wants to bake a cake for 7 people, how many cups of sugar should she use? Express your answer as a mixed number.

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  1. 24 September, 12:27
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    12 people ⇒8 cups

    1 person ⇒ 8/12 = 2/3 cup

    7 persons ⇒ 2/3 x 7 = 14/3 4 2/3 cups

    Answer: She should use 4 2/3 cups of sugar.
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