need help solving this math problem

Question

stephanie has a recipe that calls 2/3 tablespoon of vanilla to make 3 1/2 dozen cookies. how many tablespoon of vanilla are needed per dozen cookies?

Answer 1

Hi Alexa,

Since the recipe is for 3 1/2 dozen cookies, we can divide by 3 1/2 or 7/2 to find the amount of vanilla needed for 1 dozen.

2 ÷ 7 = 2 • 2 = 4 tablespoon of vanilla would be needed to make 1 dozen

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