A recipe calls for 2 tsp of butter. Melinda wants to make 40% more servings than the recipe makes. Which expression represents how many teaspoons of butter Melinda should use?

A.0.6*2
B.1.6*2
C.0.4*2
D.1.4*2

Question

A recipe calls for 2 tsp of butter. Melinda wants to make 40% more servings than the recipe makes. Which expression represents how many teaspoons of butter Melinda should use?

A.0.6*2
B.1.6*2
C.0.4*2
D.1.4*2

anonymous · Answer

A recipe calls for 2 tsp of butter. Melinda wants to make 40% more servings than the recipe makes. The number of teaspoons Melinda should use is: 1.4*2

anonymous · Answer

My guess is c, but I'm willing to work it back out with you:)

anonymous · Answer

2 tsp = 100%......40% more would be 140%, turn to a decimal = 1.4
1.4 * 2 is your answer

anonymous · Answer

Oh, ok, Thx!

anonymous · Answer

welcome