For 6 dozen cookies, how much butter is needed if 1/4 cup is required for 1 dozen?

To determine how much butter is needed for 6 dozen cookies when 1/4 cup is required for 1 dozen, we first calculate the total amount of butter required for the given quantity.

Since each dozen of cookies needs 1/4 cup of butter, for 6 dozen, we multiply the requirement for one dozen by the number of dozens:

1/4 cup per dozen × 6 dozen = 6/4 cups.

Now, simplifying 6/4 gives us 3/2 cups, which is equivalent to 1 1/2 cups. However, let's convert it back into a workable measurement for clarity:

1 1/2 cups is the same as 1.5 cups.

Now, if we do this calculation as whole numbers for better conceptual understanding:

• Each dozen requires 1/4 cup of butter; thus, we have:

• For 1 dozen: 1/4 cup.

• For 2 dozen: 1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4 = 1/2 cup.

• For 3 dozen: 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4 = 3/4 cup.

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