Question

A recipe calls for 1(3)/(4) cup of flour. if the recipe is tripled,how much flour is needed

Answer 1

5 1/4 cups is needed

Explanation:

1 3/4 x 3

7/4 x 3 = 21/4 = 5 1/4

Answer 2

21/4 or 5 1/4

Explanation:

So 1 3/4 is 7/4. So 7/4*3=21/4.