Question 1207033
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Patricia is making cookies and has a gallon of milk for a recipe. 
Each batch of 36 cookies takes 1 cup of milk. 
What is the maximum number of cookies Patricia can make? 
(Assume that only a full batch of cookies can be made. No partial batches!)
1 gallon = 128 ounces
1 cup = 8 ounces
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The number of cups in one gallon is equal to  128/8 = 16.


The number of batches is equal to the number of cups, i.e. 16.


The number of cookies is the product  16*36 = 576.    <U>ANSWER</U>
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