SOLUTION: A recipe calls for 5 1/2 cups of flours, but you only want to make half of the recipe. How much flour should you use?
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Question 643014: A recipe calls for 5 1/2 cups of flours, but you only want to make half of the recipe. How much flour should you use?
Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A recipe calls for 5 1/2 cups of flours, but you only want to make half of the recipe. How much flour should you use?
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5 1/2 is equivalent to
5.5
.
half of 5.5 is
5.5/2 = 2.75
OR
2 3/4 cups
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