Questions: The conversion factor for converting tablespoons to milliliters is 1 tbsp / 5 mL 15 mL / 1 tbsp 5 mL / 3 tbsp 30 mL / 1 tbsp

Transcript text: The conversion factor for converting tablespoons to milliliters is $\frac{1 \mathrm{tbsp}}{5 \mathrm{~mL}}$ $\frac{15 \mathrm{~mL}}{1 \mathrm{tbsp}}$ $\frac{5 \mathrm{~mL}}{3 \mathrm{tbsp}}$ $\frac{30 \mathrm{~mL}}{1 \mathrm{tbsp}}$

Solution

Solution Steps

Step 1: Understanding the Conversion Factor

To determine the correct conversion factor for tablespoons to milliliters, we need to know the standard conversion rate. Typically, 1 tablespoon is equivalent to 15 milliliters.

Step 2: Analyzing the Options

Let's analyze each option to see which one matches the standard conversion rate:

Option 1: $\frac{1 \text{ tbsp}}{5 \text{ mL}}$ suggests 1 tablespoon is 5 milliliters, which is incorrect.
Option 2: $\frac{15 \text{ mL}}{1 \text{ tbsp}}$ suggests 1 tablespoon is 15 milliliters, which is correct.
Option 3: $\frac{5 \text{ mL}}{3 \text{ tbsp}}$ suggests 3 tablespoons are 5 milliliters, which is incorrect.
Option 4: $\frac{30 \text{ mL}}{1 \text{ tbsp}}$ suggests 1 tablespoon is 30 milliliters, which is incorrect.