Chapter SR7, Problem 24P

Solution

To complete the statement $5\text{ gal}=\underset{¯}{?}\text{ c}$ .

  $5\text{ gal}=80\text{ c}$

Given:

The statement, $5\text{ gal}=\underset{¯}{?}\text{ c}$ .

Concept Used:

The conversion factor, $1\text{ gal}=16\text{ cup}$ .

Calculation:

In order to complete the given statement $5\text{ gal}=\underset{¯}{?}\text{ c}$ , use the conversion factor $1\text{ gal}=16\text{ cup}$ and simplify further as shown below

  $\begin{array}{c}5\text{ gal}=5\times 16\text{ c}\\ =80\text{ c}\end{array}$

Thus, the complete statement is $5\text{ gal}=80\text{ c}$ .