A cupcake recipe calls for 2 cups of sugar, and makes 2 dozen cupcakes. A caterer will supply cupcakes for 150 guests at a birthday party in which there should be at least 2 cupcakes per guest. What is the minimum amount of sugar needed? Options:  A) 24 cups  B) 75 cups  C) 2 cups  D) 15 cups  E) 250 cups
The proportion equation can be used. Let C = sugar needed.   Note: 12 = 1 dozen   Proportion: A/B = C/D   2 cups of sugar (A) makes 24 cupcakes (B).   (2)(150 guests) = 300 (D) is the least number cupcakes needed.   Proportion: 2/24 = C/300   C = (2)(300)/24 = 600/24 = 24. At least 24 cups are needed.   24 cupsnswer is 24 cups
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A cupcake recipe calls for 2 cups of sugar, and makes 2 dozen cupcakes. A caterer will supply cupcakes for 150 guests at a birthday party in which there should be at least 2 cupcakes per guest. What is the minimum amount of sugar needed?