There are approximately 15 milliliters (mL) in 1 tablespoon (tbsp). Which expression can be used to find the approximate number of milliliters in 3 tbsp?

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10 May, 05:00

There are approximately 15 milliliters (mL) in 1 tablespoon (tbsp). Which expression can be used to find the approximate number of milliliters in 3 tbsp?

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Kaitlynn Horne · Answer 1

We develop the ratio between the number of milliliters present in 1 tablespoon and that is,

15 mL: 1 tablespoon

We let x be the number of millileter in 3 tbsp and it can be determined through the equation below.

x = 3 tbsp x (15 mL / 1 tbsp) = 45 mL

Therefore, there are 45 mL in 3 tbsp.