A child needs to take 1/2 teaspoon of medicine three times a day. How many total teaspoons of medicine does the child need to take each day?

The child takes 1/2 teaspoon each time, 3 times a day. Multiply 1/2 × 3 = 3/2 = 1 1/2 teaspoons. So the child needs 1 1/2 teaspoons each day.

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