SOLUTION: A recipe that makes 18 cookies calls for 3/4 cup of sugar. How much sugar is needed to make 2 dozen cookies using this recipe?

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Question 234385: A recipe that makes 18 cookies calls for 3/4 cup of sugar. How much sugar is needed to make 2 dozen cookies using this recipe?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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18/.75=24/x
18x=.75*24
18x=18
x=1 cup is needed for 2 doz. cookies.