Question

3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon

4 tablespoons = 1/4 cup
According to the information above, how many teaspoons are equal to 3/8 cup?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 9
D. 12
E. 18

Answer 1

E. 18.

Explanation:

4 tablespoons = 3*4 = 12 teaspoons

= 1/4 cup.

So 1/8 of a cup = 1/2 * 12 = 6 teaspoons.

3/8 of a cup = 1/4 + 1/8 = 12 + 6

= 18 teaspoons.