Problema Solution
2 dozen cookies calls for 1 1/3 cups of flour how much would be neede to make 5 dozen of cookies
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Let 'x' represent the cups of flour needed to make 5 dozen cookies.
x : 5 = (4/3) : 2 (since 1 1/3 = 4/3)
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x = 10/3
x = 3 1/3 cups
3 1/3 cups of flour are needed to make 5 dozen of cookies.