Martha is making 5 batches of cookies. Each batch uses 3/4 cup butter. How much butter does she need for all of her cookies?

A.

3 3/4 cups butter

B.

3 1/2 cups butter

C.

3 1/4 cups butter

D.

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Nathan Crawford

Mathematics

1 December, 08:09

Martha is making 5 batches of cookies. Each batch uses 3/4 cup butter. How much butter does she need for all of her cookies?

A.

3 3/4 cups butter

B.

3 1/2 cups butter

C.

3 1/4 cups butter

D.

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Corky · Answer 1

3 1/2 cups butter

Step-by-step explanation:

Multiply the batches (5) by the amount of butter (3/4 cup)

5/1 * 3/4 = 5*3 = 15; 1*4 = 4 15/4

Divide 15 by 4 to turn from improper fraction to mixed number:

15/4 = 3 and 2/4; reduce to 3 1/2

Martha is making 5 batches of cookies. Each batch uses 3/4 cup butter. How much butter does she need for all of her cookies?A.3 3/4 cups butterB.3 1/2 cups butterC.3 1/4 cups butterD.

Martha is making 5 batches of cookies. Each batch uses 3/4 cup butter. How much butter does she need for all of her cookies?

A.

3 3/4 cups butter

B.

3 1/2 cups butter

C.

3 1/4 cups butter

D.