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We have that <math>\text{lemonade} : \text{water} : \text{lemon juice} = 4\cdot 2 : 2 : 1 = 8 : 2 : 1</math>, so Luka needs <math>3 \cdot 8 = \boxed{\textbf{(E) }24}</math> cups.
 
We have that <math>\text{lemonade} : \text{water} : \text{lemon juice} = 4\cdot 2 : 2 : 1 = 8 : 2 : 1</math>, so Luka needs <math>3 \cdot 8 = \boxed{\textbf{(E) }24}</math> cups.
  

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Solution

We have that $\text{lemonade} : \text{water} : \text{lemon juice} = 4\cdot 2 : 2 : 1 = 8 : 2 : 1$, so Luka needs $3 \cdot 8 = \boxed{\textbf{(E) }24}$ cups.

Video Solution

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See also

2020 AMC 8 (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
Preceded by
First Problem
Followed by
Problem 2
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