To determine what 5 milliliters is equivalent to in the household system, we need to know the standard conversions between milliliters and common household measurements.
1. Comparing to a teaspoon:
- In the household system, 1 teaspoon is equivalent to 5 milliliters.
2. Comparing to a tablespoon:
- In the household system, 1 tablespoon is equivalent to 15 milliliters.
3. Comparing to an ounce:
- In the household system, 1 fluid ounce is equivalent to approximately 29.57 milliliters.
4. Comparing to drops:
- In the household system, there are approximately 20 drops in 1 milliliter, so:
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5 \text{ milliliters} \times 20 \text{ drops/milliliter} = 100 \text{ drops}
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Now, let's match 5 milliliters to the given options:
- 1 teaspoon: As established, 1 teaspoon is equal to 5 milliliters.
- 1 tablespoon: 5 milliliters is not the same as 1 tablespoon (which is 15 milliliters).
- 1 ounce: 5 milliliters is much less than 1 fluid ounce (which is approximately 29.57 milliliters).
- 60 drops: 5 milliliters is equivalent to 100 drops, not 60 drops.
Therefore, 5 milliliters is equivalent to:
- 1 teaspoon
The correct answer is:
- 1 teaspoon
