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A child needs to take \(\frac{1}{2}\) teaspoon of medicine three times a day. How many total teaspoons of medicine does the child need to take each day?

A. \(1 \frac{1}{2}\) teaspoons
B. 2 teaspoons
C. \(2 \frac{1}{2}\) teaspoons
D. 3 teaspoons

Answer :

Final answer:

To calculate the total daily dosage of medicine for a child taking 1/2 teaspoon three times a day, multiply 1/2 by 3 to get 3/2 teaspoons, which equals 1 1/2 teaspoons.

Explanation:

The question is asking to calculate the total amount of medicine a child needs to take in one day if they take 1/2 teaspoon three times a day. To find the total, simply multiply the amount taken at one time (1/2 teaspoon) by the number of times the medicine is taken (3).

1/2 teaspoon x 3 times = 3/2 teaspoons

Since 3/2 is an improper fraction, it can be converted to the mixed number 1 1/2. Therefore, the child needs to take 1 1/2 teaspoons of medicine each day.

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