Question

Gentry poured 23.5 ounces of milk and 7.75 ounces of cream in a mixing bowl.

Answer 1

Notice that because the capacity of the bowl is 35.5 ounces, but there has already been 31.25 ounces total added to it (23.5 ounces + 7.75 ounces), all that needs to be done is subtract 31.25 from 35.5:
35.5 - 31.25 = 4.25 ounces of cream could be added