Answer
2$\frac{1}{2}$ tsp
Work Step by Step
Given the dosage of cough medicine to a child between the age of 4 to 6 years = $\frac{1}{2}$ tsp
every 4 hours
We need to find the teaspoons the child has received over a period of 2 days if he has given 5 doses of medicine
= 5 x $\frac{1}{2}$ tsp
= $\frac{5}{2}$
=2$\frac{1}{2}$ tsp