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3 years ago

Recipe calls for 2 1/2 cups flour. i want to make 2/5 of the recipe. how much flour should i use?

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WARRIOR [948]3 years ago

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To find the answer ,multiply 2 1/2 by 2/5
(2/5)*(2 1/2)=1
Therefore you should use 1 cup of flour.

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