SOLUTION: 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?

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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?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Fairly simple proportion.
OR how many times larger is 2 cups shortening than 1.5 cups of shortening? Multiply this factor by 4 cups flour.