Question

Otis plans to make 3 batches of sidewalk chalk How much plaster of paris does he need

Answer 1

Answer:

$4\frac{1}{2}$ cups plaster of paris.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

for one batch of sidewalk chalk = $1\frac{1}{2}$ cup plaster of paris.

Number of bathes = 3

We need to find quantity of plaster of paris.

Solution:

For making 1 batch of sidewalk chalk = $1\frac{1}{2}$ cup plaster of paris.

For making 3 batches of sidewalk chalk = $3\times 1\frac{1}{2}$ cup plaster of paris.

$= 3\times \frac{2\times 1+1}{2}$

$= 3\times \frac{2+1}{2}$

$= 3\times \frac{3}{2}$

$= \frac{3\times 3}{2}$

$= \frac{9}{2}$

$=4\frac{1}{2}$

Therefore, he needed $4\frac{1}{2}$ cups plaster of paris.