Chapter SR7, Problem 6P

Solution

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

  $5\text{ gal}=20\text{ qt}$

Given:

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

Concept Used:

The conversion factor, $1\text{ gal}=4\text{ qt}$ .

Calculation:

In order to complete the given statement $5\text{ gal}=\underset{¯}{?}\text{ qt}$ , use the conversion factor $1\text{ gal}=4\text{ qt}$ and simplify further as shown below

  $\begin{array}{c}5\text{ gal}=5\times 4\text{ qt}\\ =20\text{ qt}\end{array}$

Thus, the complete statement is $5\text{ gal}=20\text{ qt}$ .