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A recipe calls for [tex]$\frac{1}{4}$[/tex] cup of broth. The largest volume-measuring tool that Tabitha has is a teaspoon. She knows that there are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup and 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon.

How many teaspoons of broth should she use?

A. [tex]$1 \frac{1}{3}$[/tex] teaspoons
B. 12 teaspoons
C. 19 teaspoons
D. [tex]$21 \frac{1}{3}$[/tex] teaspoons

Answer :

We start by converting [tex]$\frac{1}{4}$[/tex] cup into tablespoons. Since there are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup, we have

[tex]$$
\frac{1}{4} \text{ cup} = \frac{1}{4} \times 16 \text{ tablespoons} = 4 \text{ tablespoons}.
$$[/tex]

Next, we convert tablespoons to teaspoons. Given that 1 tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons, we get

[tex]$$
4 \text{ tablespoons} = 4 \times 3 \text{ teaspoons} = 12 \text{ teaspoons}.
$$[/tex]

Thus, Tabitha should use [tex]$\boxed{12}$[/tex] teaspoons of broth.