To determine how much sugar Ms. Johnson used when she baked a birthday cake, we need to know the following:
- Initial Quantity of Sugar: How much sugar is in the canister initially?
- Amount Used: What portion of that sugar did Ms. Johnson use?
Since the question does not provide specific numerical values, let’s assume some hypothetical values for a better understanding of the steps involved.
Step 1: Identify the Total Amount of Sugar
Let’s say there are 4 cups of sugar in the canister.
Step 2: Determine the Amount Used
Suppose Ms. Johnson used 2 cups of sugar for baking the birthday cake.
Step 3: Perform the Calculation
To find out how much sugar she used, we take the amount used directly, which is: \[ \text{Amount of sugar used} = 2 \text{ cups} \]
Conclusion
Ms. Johnson used 2 cups of sugar when baking the birthday cake.
Note
If specific values were provided in the question (for instance, if the canister had a different amount of sugar or if a fraction was mentioned about how much was used), the same steps would apply, but with those specific figures substituted.
Remember, if it were a fraction (e.g., Ms. Johnson used \( \frac{1}{2} \) of the sugar), you would simply calculate: \[ \text{Amount used} = \text{Total sugar} \times \text{Fraction used} \] For example, if 4 cups were in the canister: \[ \text{Amount used} = 4 \text{ cups} \times \frac{1}{2} = 2 \text{ cups} \]
Feel free to provide specific values for a more tailored response!