QuestionMargaret uses $1 \frac{3}{4}$ teaspoons of key lime zest to make 12 key lime cupcakes. She wants to make 30 cupcakes. How much key lime zest will Margaret use?

Studdy Solution
Calculate the amount of zest needed for 30 cupcakes.
$$x = \frac{210}{48}$$
Simplify the fraction:
$$x = \frac{35}{8}$$
Convert to a mixed number:
$$x = 4 \frac{3}{8}$$
Margaret will use:
$\boxed{4 \frac{3}{8} \text{ teaspoons}}$