If 1 tablespoon is equivalent to 0.5 oz, how many tablespoons are there in 16 oz?

• A. 32 tablespoons
• B. 8 tablespoons
• C. 16 tablespoons
• D. 24 tablespoons

Answer: (A)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Identify the given conversion factor: 1 tablespoon (tbsp) is equivalent to 0.5 ounces (oz).
2. Set up the relationship to find how many tablespoons are in 16 ounces using the conversion factor.
3. Use the formula: \(\text{Number of tablespoons} = \frac{\text{Total ounces}}{\text{Ounces per tablespoon}}\).
4. Substitute the known values into the formula: \(\text{Number of tablespoons} = \frac{16\ \text{oz}}{0.5\ \text{oz/tablespoon}}\).
5. Perform the division to find the number of tablespoons in 16 ounces.