Answer:
17a) Joanne is not correct because 8+8+8+5=29 cups of punch
17b) it will fit because 29 cups=7.25 quarts and 8 1-quart containers will be more than enough
Explanation:
17a) REMEMBER TO COVERT THE QUARTS,GALLONS,and pints to cups
4 pints=8 cups
5 cups=5 cups
1/2 gallon=8 cups
2 quarts=8 cups
add the "cup" measurements together
17b) convert 29 cups into quarts
29 cups=7.25 quarts
7.25<8