SOLUTION: A recipe calls for 1/3 cup of sugar. If the chef wants to make 1/2 of the recipe, how much sugar should be used?

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Question 497954: A recipe calls for 1/3 cup of sugar. If the chef wants to make 1/2 of the recipe, how much sugar should be used?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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The chef should use 1/2 of 1/3 cup
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1/6 of a cup of sugar