Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Expand by distributing sum groups.

Step 2: Expand by distributing terms.

Step 3: Expand by distributing terms.

Step 4: Collect like terms.

Step 5: Simplify.

4 divided by 12 is 1/3.
So, she would sprinkle 1/3 of a gram on each cupcake.
Answer:
bottom: 12 x 12 = 144
1st triangle: (12 x 8)/2 = 48
2nd triangle: 48
3rd triangle: 48
4th triangle: 48
144 + 48 + 48 + 48 + 48 = <u>336 cm squared</u>