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Its about 2 cups of shortening per lb so it would be 10 cups in 5 lbs of shortening.
about 2.00$
You get powers in math for shortening the equation. Let's say you have the problem 5 x 5 x 5 you could shorten it to 53.
Shortening with emulsifiers added to it
It is 5 ounces by weight. For butter, 1 pound (16 ounces) is 2 cups, and most shortenings are similar.