Question

A recipe calls for 2 1/2 cups and I want to make 1 1/2 recipes. How many cups do I need?

Answer 1

You need 1 full cup and one half cup

Answer 2

Answer:

3 3/4 cups

Step-by-step explanation:

1 recipe (1 dish) = 2 cups = x

0.5 recipe = 1.25 cups = y

x + y = 3.25 cups = 3 3/4 cups