word problem

[griselda86]

A RECIPE CALLS FOR 3/4 CUP BUTTER . ANGIE WANTS TO TRIPLE THE RECIPE BUT SHE HAS ONLY 1 1/2 CUPS OF BUTTER. HOW MUCH BUTTER DOES SHE NEED??

 

[griselda86]

DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW TO FIGURE THIS OUT OR HAVE THE ANSWER????

 

[Deleted member 4993]

A RECIPE CALLS FOR 3/4 CUP BUTTER . ANGIE WANTS TO TRIPLE THE RECIPE BUT SHE HAS ONLY 1 1/2 CUPS OF BUTTER. HOW MUCH BUTTER DOES SHE NEED??

What is the problem - the problem tells you the amount of butter she needs. It is 3/4 cups.