Math Problem Statement

If I have 4 cups plus 3 tablespoons how many tablespoons would there be if I divided it to 4 cups

Solution

To convert 4 cups plus 3 tablespoons into tablespoons:

  1. Convert cups to tablespoons:

    • 1 cup = 16 tablespoons
    • 4 cups = 4×16=644 \times 16 = 64 tablespoons
  2. Add the extra tablespoons:

    • 64 tablespoons + 3 tablespoons = 67 tablespoons

Now, if divided among 4 cups:

67tablespoons4cups=16.75tablespoons per cup\frac{67 \, \text{tablespoons}}{4 \, \text{cups}} = 16.75 \, \text{tablespoons per cup}

So, each cup would have 16.75 tablespoons, or 16 tablespoons and 3/4 of a tablespoon.


Questions to Explore Further:

  1. What is the conversion factor between tablespoons and teaspoons?
  2. How many teaspoons are in 16.75 tablespoons?
  3. How would the distribution change if divided among 5 cups instead of 4?
  4. What fraction of a cup does 3 tablespoons represent?
  5. How can you simplify measurements when cooking for large portions?

Tip: Knowing standard measurement conversions (like cups to tablespoons) can help simplify recipes or adjust portions!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Unit Conversion
Division
Fractional Measurements

Formulas

1 cup = 16 tablespoons
Total tablespoons = (number of cups × 16) + additional tablespoons
Result per cup = total tablespoons ÷ number of cups

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7