document.write( "Question 1197962: My recipe calls for 4 cups flour and 1.5 cups of shortening, I want to use 2 cups of shortening. How much flour do I need? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #831448 by josgarithmetic(39617)\"\" \"About 
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Fairly simple proportion.
\n" ); document.write( "OR how many times larger is 2 cups shortening than 1.5 cups of shortening? Multiply this factor by 4 cups flour.
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