A recipe calls for 2 1/4 teaspoons of salt for every 1 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper. How many teaspoons of salt are needed for each teaspoon of pepper used?

1/2 teaspoon of salt is needed for each teaspoon of pepper.

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Given details are - for 2 1/4 teaspoons of salt 1 1/8 teaspoons of black pepper is required.

2 1/4 teaspoons of salt = 9/4

1 1/8 teaspoons of pepper = 9/8

Step 2: Find how many teaspoons of salt is required for each teaspoon of pepper

⇒ 9/4 teaspoons of salt = 9/8 teaspoons of pepper

⇒ 1 teaspoon of salt = 9/8 : 9/4 = 9/8 * 4/9 = 1/2