Mrs. Potts can make 12.5 dozen ravioli in 2 1/2 hours given that she can make 5 dozen in 1 hour as the number of raviolis she can make directly varies with the number of hours she takes. ;
Mrs. Potts can make 12.5 dozen ravioli in 2.5 hours, based on a direct variation equation derived from her ability to make 5 dozen in 1 hour. The relationship can be expressed as y = 5 x , where y is the total dozen ravioli made and x is the time in hours. After substituting 2.5 hours into the equation, we find that she produces 12.5 dozen ravioli.
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