Rita needs to measure out 3.5 gallons of vinegar for a science experiment However, her only measuring tool is a measuring cup that holds 1 cup. How many cups of vinegar does she need?
I am confused on this can you please help me?
1 gallon = 16 cups
3.5 gallons = ______ cups
Yes, I can help you with that!
To solve this problem, we need to determine how many cups are in 3.5 gallons of vinegar.
Since 1 gallon is equivalent to 16 cups, we can multiply the number of gallons by 16 to find the number of cups.
So, to find the number of cups in 3.5 gallons of vinegar, we would multiply 3.5 by 16.
3.5 (gallons) * 16 (cups/gallon) = 56 cups
Therefore, Rita needs 56 cups of vinegar for her science experiment.
Of course! To determine how many cups of vinegar Rita needs, we need to convert gallons to cups.
Step 1: Understand the conversion rate
There are 16 cups in 1 gallon. This means that 1 gallon is equal to 16 cups.
Step 2: Apply the conversion
Rita needs 3.5 gallons of vinegar. To find the equivalent amount in cups, we multiply 3.5 by the conversion rate (16).
3.5 gallons * 16 cups/gallon = 56 cups
Therefore, Rita needs 56 cups of vinegar for her science experiment.
I think I understand now.
I would do 3.5 gal x 16 cups/1 gallon=56.0 cups
I could also add 16 cups + 16 cups+16 cups=48 cups+8 cups (8 would be half of 16)=56.0 cups
Thank you Ms. Sue for your help.