<PRE><B>Question 116468</B>
First ask: &quot;How much of each ingredient do I need to serve 1 person?&quot;
Divide each ingredient by 8
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RECIPE for 1 PERSON
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24/8 oz pasta
6.4/8 teaspoons minced garlic
5/8 cup tomatoes
10/8 tablespoon cheese
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Now a recipe for 5 people would be 5 times as much of each ingredient
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RECIPE for 5 PEOPLE
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5*24/8 oz pasta
5*6.4/8 teaspoons minced garlic
5*5/8 cup tomatoes
5*10/8 tablespoon cheese
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or
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RECIPE for 5 PEOPLE
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15 oz pasta
4 teaspoons minced garlic
3 1/8 cup tomatoes
6 1/4 tablespoon cheese
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you can check my arithmetic</PRE>