here are approximately 15 milliliters (mL) in 1 tablespoon (tbsp).

Which expression can be used to find the approximate number of milliliters in 3 tbsp?
1 tbsp x 15ml/3tbsp
1 tbsp x 3ml/15tbsp
3tbsp x 1 tbsp/15ml
3tbsp x 15ml/1tbsp

Question

here are approximately 15 milliliters (mL) in 1 tablespoon (tbsp). 

Which expression can be used to find the approximate number of milliliters in 3 tbsp?
1 tbsp x 15ml/3tbsp
1 tbsp x 3ml/15tbsp
3tbsp x 1 tbsp/15ml
3tbsp x 15ml/1tbsp

anonymous · Answer

I think it would be D, since you need to look at it as a fraction...

$$3 tbsp/1 * 15ml/1tbsp$$ which equals 45, and the actual amount is 44.3603 ml in 3 tbsp