Sam has a prescription for a medication that says to take 3 fl oz. He has a measuring spoon set and will use the tablespoon measure. How many tablespoons of medication will he need to take the prescribed dose? 

A. 2 tablespoons
B. 3 tablespoons
C. 4 tablespoons
D. 5 tablespoons
E. 6 tablespoons


E. 6 tablespoons
Each fluid ounce is equal to 2 tbsp; 3 fl oz x 2 tbsp/fl oz = 6 tbsp.

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