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Dale just learned how to make homemade macaroni and cheese. He decided to make a big batch for his family reunion. The original recipe calls for 2 pounds of pasta and serves 7 people. Dale's family reunion will have 35 people. How many pounds of pasta does Dale need to buy?
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How many times larger is Dale's batch than the original recipe? ** Dale's batch needs to be 35 ÷ 7 = <<35/7=5>>5 times larger than the original recipe.
How many pounds of pasta does Dale need to buy? ** Dale needs 2 × 5 = <<2*5=10>>10 pounds of pasta.
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