Question

Devon knows that there are 3 teaspoons (tsp) in 1 tablespoon (tbsp). His cookie recipe calls for 6 tbsp of honey.

Which expressions can be used to find the number of tsp in 6 tbsp?
A-3tbps x 1 tsp/3 tbps
B-6tbps x 3 tsp 1 tbsp
C-3 tsp x 1 tsp/ 6 tbsp
D-3 tsp x 6 tbsp/ 1 tsp

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

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Answer 2

The answer is B-6tbps x 3 tsp 1 tbsp

there are 3 teaspoons (tsp) in 1 tablespoon (tbsp): 3 tsp - 1 tbsp
find the number of tsp in 6 tbsp: x tsp - 6 tbsp

3 tsp - 1 tbsp
x tsp - 6 tbsp

The proportion is:
3 tsp : 1 tbsp = x : 6tbsp
x = 3 tsp × 6 tbsp / 1 tbsp

which is the choice B.