To solve this problem, follow these steps:
1. Understand the conversion factor: 1 cup is equivalent to 16 tablespoons.
2. Identify the fraction of a cup used in the recipe: [tex]\(\frac{1}{4}\)[/tex] cup.
3. Calculate the number of tablespoons for the given fraction of a cup:
- Multiply the total number of tablespoons in one cup by the fraction of the cup used.
- This is: [tex]\( 16 \times \frac{1}{4} \)[/tex].
4. Simplify the expression:
[tex]\[ 16 \times \frac{1}{4} = 4 \][/tex]
Therefore, the recipe uses 4 tablespoons of sugar.
So the correct answer is:
(A) 4
