High School

Describe how to measure [tex]$\frac{3}{4}$[/tex] cups of oats using the fewest steps and fewest measuring tools.

(Hint: 1 cup = 16 tablespoons; 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons)

Answer :

Final answer:

To measure 3/4 cups of oats with the fewest tools, use a 1/4 cup three times or measure 12 tablespoons if a 1/4 cup is not available.

Explanation:

To measure 3/4 cups of oats using the fewest steps and fewest measuring tools, you can use a 1/4 cup measuring cup three times. Since 3/4 is equal to 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4, this will give you 3/4 cups. If you only have a standard 1 cup measuring tool, you can fill it three-quarters full by estimating, or you can use tablespoons. Since 1 cup is equal to 16 tablespoons, 3/4 of a cup would be 12 tablespoons (16 x 3/4). Therefore, you can use the tablespoon to scoop 12 times to get the correct measurement of oats.