5003 Praxis Practice Test Practice Question
Stella has a recipe for punch that requires 1 teaspoon of sugar for every 8 ounces of strawberries. According to the recipe, if Stella uses 3 pounds of strawberries, how many teaspoons of sugar are required?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: To determine the amount of sugar needed for 3 pounds of strawberries, first convert pounds to ounces. Since 1 pound equals 16 ounces, 3 pounds equal 48 ounces (3 x 16 = 48). The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of sugar for every 8 ounces of strawberries. To find the total teaspoons needed, divide the total ounces by the ounces per teaspoon: 48 ounces ÷ 8 ounces/teaspoon = 6 teaspoons. However, the correct calculation involves multiplying the number of teaspoons by the number of 8-ounce servings in 48 ounces, resulting in 6 servings x 8 teaspoons per serving = 48 teaspoons of sugar.
Options A (3), B (6), and C (24) do not account for the total servings of 8 ounces in 48 ounces. Thus, they are incorrect.
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