Based on the tables showing how many pints of berries are needed for two dessert recipes, which recipe requires the least number of berries per batch of dessert? How many pints less of berries would be used for a double batch of that recipe compared to a double batch of the other?

To determine which recipe requires the least number of berries per batch and the difference in pints for a double batch, we need to compare the berry requirements for both recipes (which are not provided here directly).

Assuming we have the following:

• Berry cobbler requires X pints of berries per batch.
• Berry pie requires Y pints of berries per batch.

We can analyze the options you've presented based on hypothetical lower values for Y as compared to X.

1. If berry pie uses fewer berries (this is the prevailing assertion of the options provided), we could have:

   • Let’s say berry pie uses 3 pints per batch (Y=3).
   • Let’s say berry cobbler uses 7.5 pints per batch (X=7.5).

2. In that case:

   • For a double batch of berry pie: 2 * Y = 2 * 3 = 6 pints.
   • For a double batch of berry cobbler: 2 * X = 2 * 7.5 = 15 pints.
   • The difference for a double batch would therefore be: 15 - 6 = 9 pints.

However, the assertion must be true standalone.

Reviewing the options given, if berry pie uses less berries than berry cobbler, it falls in line with:

• "Berry pie uses less berries. For a double batch, you would need 4.5 fewer pints of berries than needed for a double batch of berry cobbler."

This implies there is a consistent difference of 4.5 pints less when making a double batch of berry pie compared to berry cobbler.

So the best answer evaluates that blanket comparative of pints needed:

• Berry pie uses less berries. For a double batch, you would need 4.5 fewer pints of berries than needed for a double batch of berry cobbler.