SOLUTION: Nicky is making cookies. She needs to add 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda, but she can only find the 1/4 teaspoon measuring spoon. How many 1/4 teaspoon measures should she use?
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Question 134266: Nicky is making cookies. She needs to add 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda, but she can only find the 1/4 teaspoon measuring spoon. How many 1/4 teaspoon measures should she use?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First, how many 1/4's are there in 1 1/2 ?
There are 4 1/4's in 1
There are 2 1/4's in 1/2
4 + 2 = 6
So, there are 6 1/4's in 1 1/2
If she uses the 1/4 teaspoon measure 6 times,
that will equal 1 1/2 teaspoons
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