Emily H.

asked • 05/04/16

A recipe calls for 3 3/4 cups of flour. How much flour is needed to make 1/2 of the recipe?

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Kenneth S. answered • 05/04/16

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Michael K.

This isn't expressed correctly. You don't suddenly switch to decimals as a final answer. It has to still be expressed in cups. We don't have cup measures that are marked in decimals!
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05/28/22

Sophe B.

7/8 cup = 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons. so it's 1 and 3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp
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01/30/23

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