SOLUTION: If it takes 3/4 cup of flour to make 12 servings of cheesecake, how much flower do you need for 15 servings of cheesecake?

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Question 981340: If it takes 3/4 cup of flour to make 12 servings of cheesecake, how much flower do you need for 15 servings of cheesecake?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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(3/4c)/12=x/15
(3/4c)(15)=12x
(45/4)c=12x
(45/48)c=x
(15/16)=x ANSWER: It takes 15/16 cup of flour to make 15 servings.
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(3/4c)/12 servings=(3/48)cup/serving=1/16 cup of flour per serving.
15 servings*(1/16 cup/serving)=15/16 cup for 15 servings.