Question

beth is putting liquid fertilizer on the plants in 4 flowerpots. Her measuring spoon holds 1/8 teaspoon. the directions say to put 5/8 teaspoon of fertilizer in each pot. how many times will beth need to fill the measuring spoon to fertilize the plants in the 4 pots?

Answer 1

beth neads 4/8 more.hope I helped .good night

Answer 2

5 times for each pot since 1/8+1/8+1/8+1/8+1/8=5/8 then you do 5/8+5/8+5/8+5/8=2 4/8 or 2 1/2 teaspoon