Question

andrews lemon cookie recipe calls for 3/4 of a cup of sugar. how much sugar would andrew use to make 2 batches of cookies? write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number. cups

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the sugar per batch

The sugar per batch is $\frac{3}{4}$ cup.

Step2: Calculate sugar for 2 batches

Multiply sugar per batch by 2, so $\frac{3}{4}\times2=\frac{3\times2}{4}=\frac{6}{4}$.

Step3: Simplify the fraction

$\frac{6}{4}=\frac{3}{2}= 1\frac{1}{2}$ cups.

Answer:

$1\frac{1}{2}$