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A recipe calls for \(\frac34\) cup of flour, and the only measuring container you have holds \(\frac18\) cup.  How many \(\frac18\) cups of flour would you need to add to follow the recipe?

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Correct Answer

$6$

Explanation

number of \(\frac18\) cups = \(\frac{\text{recipe cup size}}{\text{available cup size}} = \frac34 ÷ \frac18 = 6\)

Reference

Mathematics for college students


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