Question

which proportion could you use to convert 7 pints to cups?
\\(\frac{2\text{ cups}}{1\text{ pint}}=\frac{7\text{ pints}}{?\text{ cups}}\\)
\\(\frac{2\text{ cups}}{1\text{ pint}}=\frac{?\text{ cups}}{7\text{ pints}}\\)
convert.
7 pints = cups

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the conversion ratio

We know that 1 pint = 2 cups. To convert 7 pints to cups, we set up a proportion. The correct proportion is $\frac{2\text{ cups}}{1\text{ pint}}=\frac{?\text{ cups}}{7\text{ pints}}$ because the ratio of cups to pints must be the same on both sides of the proportion.

Step2: Solve the proportion

Cross - multiply the proportion $\frac{2}{1}=\frac{x}{7}$ (where $x$ is the number of cups for 7 pints). We get $1\times x = 2\times7$.
$x=14$.

Answer:

14