SOLUTION: One batch of cookies calls for 2 cups of sugar. how much sugar is needed to make two and a half batches of cookies?

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Question 172297: One batch of cookies calls for 2 cups of sugar. how much sugar is needed to make two and a half batches of cookies?
Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
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one batch of cookies calls for 2 cups
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If you are increasing the batches by 2.5 times then you must increase the amount of sugar by that amount.
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2.5 batches needs highlight%282%282.5%29=5%29cups of sugar