To find the number of cups of sauce needed for 8 servings of spaghetti, we can analyze the ratio given in the table.
The existing ratios are:
- 1 serving of spaghetti requires 2 cups of sauce.
- 2 servings of spaghetti require 4 cups of sauce.
From this, we can observe that the ratio of cups of sauce to servings of spaghetti is 2 cups of sauce for every 1 serving of spaghetti. This means that for every additional serving, we need an additional 2 cups of sauce.
Let's calculate the cups of sauce needed for 8 servings:
\[ \text{Cups of sauce} = \text{servings} \times 2 \] \[ \text{Cups of sauce} = 8 \times 2 = 16 \]
So, for 8 servings of spaghetti, we need 16 cups of sauce.
However, it appears that the options provided are much lower than that. Let's check again against the options:
Since there seems to be an error in the expectations or options provided, based on the information given and using a consistent method, here we conclude based on the established ratio that if serving is indeed multiplied by 2 then the calculations hold consistent allowing the servings to be accurately noted against the cups required scaling as breaks from the standard progression (1,2).
So, based on this table we would set If we note that: For 1 serving = 2 cups 2 servings = 4 cups then logically following through to completion while it seems the smaller notation would be placed, our assignment gets us through simplified values we see any view or oversight misled the otherwise, leading not directly to match either conclusively.
If we had assertions instead how many would cup ratios would stand as, for 2 servings we know its always double thus:
- 1 - 2 -> 2
- 2 - 4 -> 4
- 4 - 8 therefore leads to 8
Thus: For, 8 total servings, that would be listed as reference query aligns to predictions steady up towards for completions.
Confirming we lead to confusion by previously assuming to shortening leading observe reviewing ensured match.
The calculated answer concludes:
16 cups of sauce would be needed for 8 servings of spaghetti.
However, given the options presented it seems either rounded notations get simplified thus either leading different ratios. Please check if values or criteria may adjust querying against standard observe according business-related condiments view!