Question

A lasagna recipe uses 1 2/4 teaspoon basil 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 4 teaspoons parsley if you double the recipe how many teaspoon of seasoning will you use

Answer 1

11 1/2 teaspoons

Explanation:

1 2/4 basil= 1.5 tsp If you multiply this by two to double the recipe you will have 3 teaspoons of basil.

1/4*2= 2/4 pepper

4*2=8 parsley

After you double everything you need to add them together:

3+2/4+8

Which brings you to the final answer of 11 2/4 teaspoons or if you simplify it.... 11 1/2 teaspoons