Question

There are approximately 15 milliliters (mL) in 1 tablespoon (tbsp). Which expression can be used to find the approximate number of milliliters in 3 tbsp?

Answer 1

You know 1 tbsp is 15 milliliters so you would multiply 15 and 3 together. 15 x 3 =45
So there are 45 milliliters in 3 tbsp.

Answer 2

Answer : The approximate number of milliliters in 3 tbsp will be, 45 milliliters

Explanation :

Using the unitary method :

According to the question,

As, 1 tablespoon is present in 15 milliliters

So, 3 tablespoon is present in $\frac{3\text{ tablespoon}}{1\text{ tablespoon}}\times 15\text{ milliliters}=45\text{ milliliters}$

Therefore, the approximate number of milliliters in 3 tbsp will be, 45 milliliters