Question

harley’s recipe needs 4\frac{2}{3} cups of flour. if the recipe is tripled, how much flour will be needed?
a 7\frac{2}{3} cups
b 9\frac{1}{3} cups
c 12 cups
d 14 cups

Explanation:

Step1: Convert mixed - number to improper fraction

$4\frac{2}{3}=\frac{4\times3 + 2}{3}=\frac{14}{3}$

Step2: Multiply by 3

$\frac{14}{3}\times3=14$

Answer:

D. 14 cups