Question

Taylor wants to make 2 1/2 times the quantity given in a recipe. The recipe calls for 1 3/4 cups of flour. How much flour will Taylor need?

Answer 1

$1\frac34 \cdot 2\frac12=\frac74 \cdot \frac52=\frac{35}6=4\frac38\ cups\ of\ flour$

Answer 2

$2\frac{1}{2}=2.5$

$1\frac{3}{4}=1.75$

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a recipe say that we have to use 1.75 cups of flour, then 2.5 recipe we have to use $1.75*2.5$ cups of flour, it's iqual 4.375 cup of flour.