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Problem Solving

Use groups of 4.
Materials: Cookbooks
Ample Proportions

Working in pairs, plan a meal for your entire class. Find a recipe for each dish you will serve. Use proportions to rewrite each recipe for the number of servings you will need.

Share your finds with the other pair in your group. Can you tell whose meal will cost more to prepare? Explain your answer.

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