Chapter 6.1, Problem 6CYU

To determine

To express : the ratio as a fraction.

Answer to Problem 6CYU

  $\frac{3}{8}$

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

3 pints to 4 quarts

Concept used:

1 quart = 2 pints

Calculation:

Convert into fraction form,

  $\begin{array}{l}\Rightarrow \frac{3\text{pints}}{4\text{quarts}}\\ \Rightarrow \frac{3\text{pints}}{4\times 2\text{pints}}\\ \Rightarrow \frac{3}{4\times 2}\\ \Rightarrow \frac{3}{8}\end{array}$