1/2 teaspoon of salt is needed for each teaspoon of pepper.
Step-by-step explanation:
- Step 1: Given details are - for 2 1/4 teaspoons of salt 1 1/8 teaspoons of black pepper is required.
2 1/4 teaspoons of salt = 9/4
1 1/8 teaspoons of pepper = 9/8
- Step 2: Find how many teaspoons of salt is required for each teaspoon of pepper
⇒ 9/4 teaspoons of salt = 9/8 teaspoons of pepper
⇒ 1 teaspoon of salt = 9/8 ÷ 9/4 = 9/8 × 4/9 = 1/2
