The ratio of flour to water to sugar in a recipe is 8:4:3. The ratio in a new recipe calls for a doubling of the ratio of flour to water from the original recipe and a halving of the ratio of flour to sugar. If the new recipe calls for 2 cups of water, how much sugar is required? Choose the correct option.
A) 6  B) 5  C) 4  D) 3  E) 2
The ratio of flour to water is 16:4=4:1.   The ratio of flour to sugar is 4:3.   The new ratio of flour to water to sugar is 4:1:3   If we need 2 cups of water, then we need 6 cups of sugar.   The answer is 6.
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The ratio of flour to water to sugar in a recipe is 8:4:3. The ratio in a new recipe calls for a doubling of the ratio of flour to water from the original recipe and a halving of the ratio of flour to sugar. If the new recipe calls for 2 cups of water, how much sugar is required?