A recipe calls for 1.5 teaspoons of vanilla. 1 teaspoon equals approximately 4.93 mL. Which of the following is the correct amount of vanilla in mL?
A. 6.33 mL
B. 12.325 mL
C. 7.395 mL
D. 0.797 mL
We are asked to find mL equivalent in 1.5 teaspoons. To carry out the operations, we utilize dimensional analysis to solve this problem as follows.
Converting between teaspoon and mL uses the following conversions:
Or
Since we want to remain with mL, use the second option and proceed as follows.
Thus, 1.5 teaspoons is equal to 7.395 mL
Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.
More Questions on TEAS 7 Math
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Q #1: A bucket can hold 5000 mL. How many L can the bucket hold?
A. 500L
B. 5L
C. 50L
D. 0.05L
Answer Explanation
To change between L and mL, the following two options are used.
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Q #2: Twelve less than thrice a number Which of the following translates the phrase above into a mathematical expression?
A. 3x - 12
B. 12 - 3x
C. 12x - 2
D. 3x + 12
Answer Explanation
We need to form a mathematical expression from the given word problem.
Let the unknown number be x.
Thrice a number is three times = 3x
Twelve less than thrice a number = 3x-12
Thus, the mathematical expression from the word problem is 3x-12
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Q #3: If a box of 45 syringes costs $720.00, which of the following is the cost of five syringes?
A. $75.00
B. $66.00
C. $82.00
D. $80.00
Answer Explanation
From the cost of 45 syringes, we are required to find the cost of 5 syringes. We set up a proportion equation by letting the cost of 5 syringes to y. Besides, we let the cost to be numerator and number of syringes to be denominator as follows.
Solve the value of y by cross products
Divide both sides by 45
Therefore, 5 syringes will cost $80.00.
