SOLUTION: A recipe for a dozen muffins calls for 2 1/2 cups of flour. How much flour is needed to make half a dozen muffins?

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Question 795343: A recipe for a dozen muffins calls for 2 1/2 cups of flour. How much flour is needed to make half a dozen muffins?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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2 1/2 cups of flour to make 12 muffins
2 1/2 = 5/2
1/2 * 5/2 cups of flour to make 6 muffins
5/4 cups of flour to make 6 muffins
1 1/4 cups of flour to make 6 muffins.
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