Answer :

To determine how many tablespoons are in 2 cups, we need to use the conversion factor between cups and tablespoons. It's known that:

- 1 cup = 16 tablespoons

Now, to find out how many tablespoons are in 2 cups, you simply multiply the number of cups by the number of tablespoons per cup:

[tex]\[ 2 \text{ cups} \times 16 \text{ tablespoons per cup} = 32 \text{ tablespoons} \][/tex]

So, there are 32 tablespoons in 2 cups. Therefore, the correct choice is:

a. 32