SOLUTION: A recipe uses 5 cup of flour for every 2 cups of sugar. If I want to make a recipe using 8 cups of flour how much sugar should i use

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Question 955202: A recipe uses 5 cup of flour for every 2 cups of sugar. If I want to make a recipe using 8 cups of flour how much sugar should i use
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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x=number cups of sugar
x%2F8=2%2F5
x=%282%2F5%298
x=16/5=3 1/5 cups
ANSWER: You should use 3 1/5 cups of sugar.