OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §8.7 Solve Proportion and Similar Figure Applications · Exercise 42 · Algebra · Rational expressions

Solve Proportion and Similar Figure Applications · Exercise 42

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An oatmeal cookie recipe calls for $\frac{1}{2}$ cup of butter to make 4 dozen cookies. Hilda needs to make 10 dozen cookies for the bake sale. How many cups of butter will she need?

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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §8.7 Solve Proportion and Similar Figure Applications · Exercise 42

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