Answer: 1 3/14
Explanation:
Kathy is making 3 batches of pancake mix, and each batch can make 12 pancakes.
So, the total number of pancakes she can make = 3 x 12 = 36 pancakes.
Each batch needs 7/12 cups of milk.
So, for 3 batches, she will need 3 x (7/12) cups of milk.
Multiplying, we get:
3 x (7/12) = 21/12 = 1 3/4 cups of milk.
Therefore, Kathy needs 1 3/4 cups of milk in total.