The ratio of flour to water to sugar in a recipe is 10:6:3. 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?
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A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6 E) 7
The ratio of flour to water is 10:3.   The ratio of flour to sugar is 5:3=10:6.   The new ratio of flour to water to sugar is 10:3:6   If we need 2 cups of water, then we need 4 cups of sugar.   The answer is 4.
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The ratio of flour to water to sugar in a recipe is 10:6:3. 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?