Question

brett makes a cinnamon - sugar mixture using 2 tablespoons of cinnamon and 7 tablespoons of sugar, which he sprinkles on his oatmeal each morning. how many tablespoons of sugar does brett use per tablespoon of cinnamon? \\(\frac{2}{7}\\) of a tablespoon of sugar per tablespoon of cinnamon \\(3\frac{1}{2}\\) tablespoons of sugar per tablespoon of cinnamon

Explanation:

Step1: Identify given quantities

Cinnamon = 2 tbsp, Sugar = 7 tbsp

Step2: Calculate sugar per cinnamon

Divide sugar by cinnamon: $\frac{7}{2} = 3\frac{1}{2}$

Answer:

$3\frac{1}{2}$ tablespoons of sugar per tablespoon of cinnamon