Question

A recipe calls for 2 tsp of butter. Melinda wants to make 40% more servings than the recipe makes.

Which expression represents how many teaspoons of butter Melinda should use?
A.
0.6 * 2

B.
1.6 * 2

C.
0.4 * 2

D.
1.4 * 2

Answer 1

The correct expression to represent the additional 40% serving to the recipe that calls for 2 tsp of butter is:

1.4 * 2 = 2.8 tsp. Choice D.