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Mosquitoes are annoying insects. To eliminate mosquito larvae, a certain granular substance can be applied to standing
water in a ratio of 1 tsp per 15 sq ft of standing water.
a. At this rate, find how many teaspoons of granules must be used for 270 sq ft.
b. If 3 tsp = 1 tbsp, how many tablespoons of granules must be used?
a.
teaspoons of granules must be used.

Answer :

Answer: a. 18 teaspoons

b. 6 tablespoons

Step-by-step explanation:

a. 1 tsp: 15 sq ft

270 sq ft * 1 tsp/15 sq ft=

270 * 1/15=

270/15=18 teaspoons

b. 3 tsp = 1 tbsp

18 tsp * 1 tbsp/3 tsp=

18 * 1/3=

18/3=6 tablespoons

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