Question

A recipe calls for 2 tsp of butter. Melinda wants to make 40% more servings than the recipe makes. Which expression represents how many teaspoons of butter Melinda should use?
A. 0.6 * 2
B. 1.6 * 2
C. 0.4 * 2
D. 1.4 * 2

Answer 1

The answer is D. 1.4=140% She needs the necessary amount + 40% .