How many milliliters are in 2 tablespoons, given that 4 tablespoons equal 60 mL?

How many milliliters are in 2 tablespoons, given that 4 tablespoons equal 60 mL?

• A. 15 mL
• B. 30 mL
• C. 60 mL
• D. 90 mL

Answer: (B)

When converting tablespoons to milliliters, use the given ratio: 4 tablespoons correspond to 60 milliliters. So one tablespoon equals 60 ÷ 4 = 15 milliliters. Doubling that for two tablespoons gives 2 × 15 = 30 milliliters. The amount in two tablespoons is 30 mL. This also checks out by halving 60 mL (for half the amount), which yields 30 mL.

When converting tablespoons to milliliters, use the given ratio: 4 tablespoons correspond to 60 milliliters. So one tablespoon equals 60 ÷ 4 = 15 milliliters. Doubling that for two tablespoons gives 2 × 15 = 30 milliliters. The amount in two tablespoons is 30 mL. This also checks out by halving 60 mL (for half the amount), which yields 30 mL.