Question

A recipe calls for 1 ¾ cups of flour. If the recipe is tripled, how much flour is needed?

Answer 1

5 and 1/4 = 5.25

Explanation:

I converted 5 and 3/4 to 5.75. Then i just multiplied 5.75*3=5.25. 5.25 is equal to 5 and 1/4

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Answer 2

5 and 1/4 cups

Explanation:

Break it down

.75 times 3 = 2.25

1 times 3 = 3

2.25 +3 = 5.25 or 5 1/4 cups