How much sugar is needed for 3 batches if a recipe uses 3/4 cup for one batch?

How much sugar is needed for 3 batches if a recipe uses 3/4 cup for one batch?

• A. 3/4 cup
• B. 2 1/4 cups
• C. 3 1/2 cups
• D. 4/3 cup

Answer: (B)

To scale a recipe for more batches, you multiply the amount of each ingredient by the number of batches. For sugar, one batch uses 3/4 cup, so for three batches you multiply: 3 × (3/4) = 9/4 cups. That converts to 2 1/4 cups (since 9 divided by 4 is 2 with a remainder 1). A quick check using decimals confirms: 0.75 × 3 = 2.25 cups, which is the same as 2 1/4 cups.

To scale a recipe for more batches, you multiply the amount of each ingredient by the number of batches. For sugar, one batch uses 3/4 cup, so for three batches you multiply: 3 × (3/4) = 9/4 cups. That converts to 2 1/4 cups (since 9 divided by 4 is 2 with a remainder 1). A quick check using decimals confirms: 0.75 × 3 = 2.25 cups, which is the same as 2 1/4 cups.