Question

Robbie is using a recipe that called for 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper to make chicken noodle soup. He plans to make 6 batches of the soup. He has 2/3 teaspoon of black pepper. Does Robbie have enough black pepper for 6 batches of soup? Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

Robbie does not have enough black pepper for 6 batches of soup, as he needs 3/4 teaspoon but only has 2/3 teaspoon.

Step-by-step explanation:

Robbie needs to determine if he has enough black pepper for 6 batches of chicken noodle soup. Since one batch requires 1/8 teaspoon, he would require 6 times 1/8 teaspoon for 6 batches.

We calculate the total amount of black pepper needed for 6 batches as follows:

• 6 × 1/8 teaspoon = 6/8 teaspoon
• 6/8 teaspoon simplifies to 3/4 teaspoon (since 6 and 8 are both divisible by 2).

Robbie has 2/3 teaspoon of black pepper on hand. To determine if he has enough, we compare the amount needed (3/4 teaspoon) to the amount he has (2/3 teaspoon).

Robbie does not have enough black pepper because 3/4 teaspoon is more than 2/3 teaspoon. Therefore, he needs to acquire more black pepper to make all 6 batches of soup.

Answer 2

Multiply 1/8 by 6 which would equal 6 batches. which would be 3/4