Mathematical ReasoningQuestion 48 of 120
A recipe needs 2 cups of flour for 12 cookies. How many cups are needed for 30 cookies?
a.4 cups
b.2.5 cups
c.6 cups
d.5 cups
Explanation
Set up a proportion: 2/12 = x/30, so x = (2 × 30)/12 = 5 cups. Proportions keep the ratio of flour to cookies constant. Scaling recipes uses this direct relationship.
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