Question

Select the objects that hold the same amount of liquid as a 160−fluid-ounce jug. Select all that apply. A four 1−quart bottles B four 1−quart bottles and two 1−pint bottles C four 8−ounce fluid glasses and four 1−pint bottles D three 1−quart bottle and eight 8−ounce fluid glasses E five 1−quart bottles

Answer 1

B, D and E

Explanation:

conversion factors

1c = 8oz

1pt = 2c

1qt = 2pt

For A and B

ounces to cup  = 160/8 = 20c

cup to pints = 20c / 2c = 10pt

pint to quarts = 10pt/2pt = 5qt  

B applies as four 1-quart and two 1-pt  = 5 1-quart

Considering C

4 8oz = 32oz

160-32 = 128oz /8 = 16c/2 = 8pints C  does not apply

considering D

8 * 8 = 64oz

160 - 64 = 96oz/8 = 12c/2 = 6pt/2 = 3qt

So D applies

E applies