SOLUTION: A recipe for 6 servings of lasagna uses 16 ounces of Italian sausage. If the recipe were to be made for 15 servings, how many ounces of Italian sausage would be needed? How many se

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Question 1093590: A recipe for 6 servings of lasagna uses 16 ounces of Italian sausage. If the recipe were to be made for 15 servings, how many ounces of Italian sausage would be needed? How many servings of lasagna can be made with 24 ounces of Italian sausage?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+16%2F15+=+24%2Fx+
Multiply both sides by +15x+
+16x+=+24%2A15+
+16x+=+360+
+x+=+22.5+
22.5 servings