Answer :
To determine which measuring option provides the correct dose of 15 mL, let's convert 15 mL into tablespoons, teaspoons, and ounces using common conversion factors.
1. Convert mL to Teaspoons (tsp):
- 1 teaspoon is equal to 5 mL.
- To find how many teaspoons are in 15 mL, divide 15 by 5:
[tex]\[
\text{teaspoons} = \frac{15 \, \text{mL}}{5 \, \text{mL per tsp}} = 3 \, \text{tsp}
\][/tex]
- Therefore, 15 mL equals 3 teaspoons.
2. Convert mL to Tablespoons (tbs):
- 1 tablespoon is equal to 15 mL.
- To find how many tablespoons are in 15 mL, divide 15 by 15:
[tex]\[
\text{tablespoons} = \frac{15 \, \text{mL}}{15 \, \text{mL per tbs}} = 1 \, \text{tbs}
\][/tex]
- Therefore, 15 mL equals 1 tablespoon.
3. Convert mL to Ounces (oz):
- 1 ounce is equal to 30 mL.
- To find how many ounces are in 15 mL, divide 15 by 30:
[tex]\[
\text{ounces} = \frac{15 \, \text{mL}}{30 \, \text{mL per oz}} = 0.5 \, \text{oz}
\][/tex]
- Therefore, 15 mL equals 0.5 ounces.
Based on these calculations, 15 mL is equivalent to 3 teaspoons, 1 tablespoon, and 0.5 ounces. Therefore, the correct answer is:
d. All the above
Each option given (3 tsp, 1 tbs, 0.5 oz) is a correct dose for 15 mL.
1. Convert mL to Teaspoons (tsp):
- 1 teaspoon is equal to 5 mL.
- To find how many teaspoons are in 15 mL, divide 15 by 5:
[tex]\[
\text{teaspoons} = \frac{15 \, \text{mL}}{5 \, \text{mL per tsp}} = 3 \, \text{tsp}
\][/tex]
- Therefore, 15 mL equals 3 teaspoons.
2. Convert mL to Tablespoons (tbs):
- 1 tablespoon is equal to 15 mL.
- To find how many tablespoons are in 15 mL, divide 15 by 15:
[tex]\[
\text{tablespoons} = \frac{15 \, \text{mL}}{15 \, \text{mL per tbs}} = 1 \, \text{tbs}
\][/tex]
- Therefore, 15 mL equals 1 tablespoon.
3. Convert mL to Ounces (oz):
- 1 ounce is equal to 30 mL.
- To find how many ounces are in 15 mL, divide 15 by 30:
[tex]\[
\text{ounces} = \frac{15 \, \text{mL}}{30 \, \text{mL per oz}} = 0.5 \, \text{oz}
\][/tex]
- Therefore, 15 mL equals 0.5 ounces.
Based on these calculations, 15 mL is equivalent to 3 teaspoons, 1 tablespoon, and 0.5 ounces. Therefore, the correct answer is:
d. All the above
Each option given (3 tsp, 1 tbs, 0.5 oz) is a correct dose for 15 mL.
