SOLUTION: I have 1 and 1/2 cup of sugar to feed 32 people, how much less sugar do I need in order to feed 30?
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Question 811226: I have 1 and 1/2 cup of sugar to feed 32 people, how much less sugar do I need in order to feed 30?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simple Proportion, and then find difference. Easier way?
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As a practical matter,
Which is fluid ounces of sugar less for 30 people than for 32 people.
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