Answer :
Final answer:
After converting fluid ounces to tablespoons and performing the calculation, 4 fl oz - 1.5 tbsp + 0.5 tbsp + 1 tbsp + 2.5 tbsp + 6.5 tbsp results in 17 tablespoons, which is not listed among the options provided. So the correct answer of this question is option D.
Explanation:
The question asks to perform a subtractive calculation with fluid ounces (fl oz) and tablespoons (tbsp), given that 1 fluid ounce equals 2 tablespoons. To find the result of 4 fl oz - 1.5 tbsp + 0.5 tbsp + 1 tbsp + 2.5 tbsp + 6.5 tbsp, we need to convert all measurements to the same unit, in this case, tablespoons.
Since 1 fluid ounce equals 2 tablespoons, we have:
- 4 fl oz = 4 × 2 tbsp = 8 tbsp
Now, add the total number of tablespoons:
- 8 tbsp (converted from 4 fl oz) - 1.5 tbsp + 0.5 tbsp + 1 tbsp + 2.5 tbsp + 6.5 tbsp
Performing the calculation, we find the total to be:
- 8 - 1.5 + 0.5 + 1 + 2.5 + 6.5 = 17 tbsp
Therefore, the correct answer is none of the provided options (a, b, c, d), as the calculation yields 17 tablespoons.
