SOLUTION: If I have 1 1/10 cups of flour and that feeds 52 people, how many cups of flour do I need to feed 90?

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Question 802854: If I have 1 1/10 cups of flour and that feeds 52 people, how many cups of flour do I need to feed 90?
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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If I have 1 1/10 cups of flour and that feeds 52 people, how many cups of flour do I need to feed 90?
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Let x = no. of cups to feed 90
x%2F1.1 = 90%2F52
cross multiply
52x = 1.1 * 90
52x = 99
x = 99/52
x ~ 1.9 cups