Martha is making 5 batches of cookies. Each batch uses 3/4 cup butter. How much butter does she need for all of her cookies?

Mathematics

1 answer:

inysia [295]3 years ago

4 0

Answer:

3 1/2 cups butter

Step-by-step explanation:

Multiply the batches (5) by the amount of butter (3/4 cup)

5/1 * 3/4 = 5*3 = 15; 1*4 =4 15/4

Divide 15 by 4 to turn from improper fraction to mixed number:

15/4 = 3 and 2/4; reduce to 3 1/2

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