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3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon
4 tablespoons = 1/4 cup.
According to the information above, how many teaspoons are equal to 3/8 cup?
Option A:
3
Option B:
4
Option C:
9
Option D:
12
Option E:
18
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Option E is the right answer.
Option Analysis
3 teaspoons = 1 table spoon
4 tables spoon = 1/4 cup
1/4 cup = 4 table spoons
Therefore, 1 cup = 4*4 = 16 tablespoons
3/8 cup = 16 * 3/8 = 6 tablespoons
1 Tablespoon = 3 teaspoons
Therefore, 6 tablespoons = 6*3 = 18 teaspoons.
So, the answer is E.
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