Problema Solution
One of Arlene’s recipes calls for ¾ cups of milk. If she wants to make one-half of the recipe, how much milk should she use?
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The amount of milk is directly proportional with the recipe.
Let x represent the amount of milk needed for 1/2 of recipe:
(3/4) : 1 = x : (1/2)
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x = 3/8 cups
She should use 3/8 cups of milk.