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-A can of lemonade comes with a measuring scoop and directions for mixing are 8 scoops of mix for every 24 cups of water. How much water is needed to make the entire can of lemonade if there are 40 scoops of mix?

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The ratio of scoops of mix to cups of water is 8 scoops for every 24 cups of water. To find out how much water is needed for 40 scoops, set up a proportion: 8 scoops/24 cups = 40 scoops/x cups. Solving for x gives x = (40 scoops * 24 cups) / 8 scoops = 120 cups.

Solve. -A Can of Lemonade Comes with a Measuring Scoop and and Directions