Question

1. finn is making muffins. the recipe calls for 1\frac{5}{6} cups of flour. if he triples the recipe, what is the total amount of flour he will need?

3\frac{5}{6} cups
4\frac{5}{6} cups
5\frac{1}{2} cups
3\frac{2}{3} cups

Explanation:

Step1: Convert mixed - number to improper fraction

$1\frac{5}{6}=\frac{6\times1 + 5}{6}=\frac{11}{6}$

Step2: Multiply by 3

$\frac{11}{6}\times3=\frac{11\times3}{6}=\frac{33}{6}$

Step3: Simplify the fraction

$\frac{33}{6}=\frac{11}{2}=5\frac{1}{2}$

Answer:

$5\frac{1}{2}$ cups