Question

what quantity of mint would you need to make a triple recipe? herbs herb butter ingredients: 7 3/4 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon chives 1/2 teaspoon parsley 1 teaspoon sage 3/4 teaspoon mint 1 teaspoon lemon juice write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number. ______ teaspoons

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the original quantity of mint

The original recipe calls for $\frac{3}{4}$ teaspoon of mint.

Step2: Multiply by 3 for a triple recipe

To find the quantity for a triple recipe, we multiply the original quantity by 3: $\frac{3}{4} \times 3 = \frac{9}{4} = 2\frac{1}{4}$.

Answer:

$2\frac{1}{4}$