Jennifer uses 3/2 tablespoons of sugar in a recipe. which mixed number represents the tablespoons of sugar used? a) 1 1/4 tablespoons b) 1 1/2 tablespoons c) 2 1/4 tablespoons d) 2 1 2 tablespoons

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ANSWER:

B) 1 1/2 tablespoons represents the tablespoons of sugar used.

EXPLANATION:

Divide the numerator of the fraction by its denominator and convert it to a decimal.

3 ÷ 2 = 1.5

0.5 = 1/2 as a fraction

1/2 + 1 = 1 1/2

That is why the answer is B).

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