SOLUTION: The lemonade recipe calls for 1/2 cup of sugar for every 3 lemons. How much sugar is needed for 12 lemons?

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Question 468183: The lemonade recipe calls for 1/2 cup of sugar for every 3 lemons. How much sugar is needed for 12 lemons?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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3/(1/2)=12/n
3n=6
n=2
You need 2 cups of sugar for 12 lemons..