Question

what quantity of pretzels would you need to make a triple recipe? sweet and salty snack mix ingredients: \\(\frac{2}{3}\\) cup popcorn \\(\frac{3}{8}\\) cup pretzels 1 cup peanuts 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup gumdrops write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number. \\(\square\\) cups

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the original quantity

The original recipe uses $\frac{3}{8}$ cup of pretzels.

Step2: Multiply by 3 for a triple recipe

To find the quantity for a triple recipe, we multiply the original quantity by 3: $\frac{3}{8} \times 3$.

Step3: Perform the multiplication

$\frac{3}{8} \times 3 = \frac{3 \times 3}{8} = \frac{9}{8}$.

Step4: Convert to a mixed number (optional, but common)

$\frac{9}{8} = 1\frac{1}{8}$.

Answer:

$1\frac{1}{8}$ (or $\frac{9}{8}$) cups