Answer: 6 sticks
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
Joe needs [tex]\frac{3}{4}[/tex] butter for each cake
One stick of butter is equivalent to 0.5 cup
So, joe need
[tex]\dfrac{3}{4}\times \dfrac{1}{2}=\dfrac{3}{8}\ \text{cup}[/tex]
for each cake
To bake 8 cakes, it is
[tex]\Rightarrow \dfrac{3}{4}\times 8=6\ \text{sticks}[/tex]
