PSAT Math Multiple-Choice Question 803: Answer and Explanation

Question: 803

A pastry chef has a recipe that calls for 3 tablespoons of vanilla extract for a cake. The chef has misplaced his tablespoon and has only a teaspoon available—there are 3 teaspoons for each tablespoon. If the chef is making a total of two cakes, how many teaspoons of vanilla extract should he use?

• A. 3
• B. 6
• C. 12
• D. 18

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

(D) There are 3 teaspoons in each tablespoon. So multiply 3 × 3 × 2 to get the 18 total teaspoons needed for the 2 cakes.