Question

question 4 (2.5 points)

convert 60 fluid ounces (fl. oz.) to cups (c.). use the table below.

units of capacity in the u.s. customary system
1 gallon = 4 quarts | 1 quart = 2 pints
1 pint = 2 cups | 1 cup = 8 fluid ounces

6.5 c.
7.5 c.
8.5 c.
7.7 c.

Explanation:

Identify the conversion factor

$$ 1\text{ cup (c.)} = 8\text{ fluid ounces (fl. oz.)} $$

Set up the division

$$ \text{Cups} = \frac{60\text{ fl. oz.}}{8\text{ fl. oz./c.}} $$

Calculate the final value

$$ \frac{60}{8} = 7.5\text{ c.} $$

Answer:

• (A) 6.5 c.
• (B) 7.5 c. (Correct answer)
• (C) 8.5 c.
• (D) 7.7 c.