Use the conversion ratio 1 liter equals 1,000 milliliters to complete the problem. It may help to set up a proportion.
A cylinder holds 6,750 milliliters. How many liters does it hold?
1 liter = 1,000 milliliters
A
6.75
B
6,750,000
C
67.5
D
7,750
To solve this problem, set up a proportion using the conversion ratio. Let x represent the number of liters the cylinder holds.
1 liter / 1,000 milliliters = x liters / 6,750 milliliters
To solve for x, cross-multiply:
1 * 6,750 = 1,000 * x
6,750 = 1,000 * x
Divide both sides by 1,000 to isolate x:
6,750 / 1,000 = x
x = 6.75
Therefore, the cylinder holds 6.75 liters.
The correct answer is A) 6.75.