Question

the ratio of quarts to gallons is 4:1. if a recipe calls for 14 quarts, how many gallons would be needed?

Answer 1

7/2 or 3,5 gallons needed

Explanation:

4 quarts = 1 gallon

14 quarts = x gallons

Do a cross multiply

14 . 1 = 4. X

X = 14/4

X = 7/2 or 3,5 gallons needed.