Problema Solution
a muffin recipe calls for 3/4 cup of sugar for 3 dozen muffins. How much sugar will you use to make 8 dozen?
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3/4 cup of sugar to 3 dozen muffins = x cups of sugar to 8 dozen muffins
3/4 : 3 = x : 8
by solving the equation we find
x = 2 cups
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2 cups of sugar are needed to make 8 dozen of muffins.