Question

question 5
5 pts

a recipe calls for 14 c of water. how many quarts of water should be used?

1.75 qt of water should be used.
7 qt of water should be used.
3.5 qt of water should be used.
56 qt of water should be used.

Explanation:

Identify conversion factor between cups and quarts

$$ 1\text{ qt} = 4\text{ c} $$

Convert given volume to quarts

$$ 14\text{ c} \times \frac{1\text{ qt}}{4\text{ c}} = 3.5\text{ qt} $$

Answer:

• 1.75 qt of water should be used.
• 7 qt of water should be used.
• 3.5 qt of water should be used. (Correct answer)
• 56 qt of water should be used.