Question

Look at each of the following measurements and

determine which amount is larger:

a. 1/3 cup or 1/4 cup

b. 1 pound or 18 ounces

c. 1 tablespoon or 4 teaspoons

d. 1 pint or 3 cups

Answer 1

Answer: See explanation

Step-by-step explanation:

a. . 1/3 cup or 1/4 cup

1/3 cup is 1/3 × 100 = 33.3%

1/4 cup = 1/4 × 100 = 25%

1/3 cup is larger

b. 1 pound or 18 ounces

1 pound = 16 ounces

Therefore, 18 ounces is larger

c. 1 tablespoon or 4 teaspoons

1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons

Therefore, 4 teaspoons is larger

d. 1 pint or 3 cups

1 pint = 2 cups

Therefore, 3 cups are larger.