x/24 = 3.5/(4*12)
x/24 = 7/96
x = 7/4 = 1 3/4
makes sense, since 24 is half of 4 dozen, and 1 3/4 is half of 3 1/2
A sugar cookie recipe calls for 3½ cups of flour to make 4 dozen cookies. How much flour is needed to make 24 cookies?
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