Question

There are about 237 milliliters in 8 fluid ounces. About how many millimeters are in 15 fluid ounces?

Answer 1

To convert 15 fluid ounces to millimeters, we use the known conversion of 8 fluid ounces to 237 milliliters and scale it up, resulting in 444.375 millimeters for 15 ounces.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question 'About how many millimeters are in 15 fluid ounces?' involves a conversion from fluid ounces to milliliters, which can then easily be converted to millimeters. As we know there are approximately 237 milliliters in 8 fluid ounces, we can use a simple proportional calculation to find the equivalent for 15 ounces:

8 fluid ounces is to 237 milliliters as 15 fluid ounces is to x milliliters:

8 oz / 15 oz = 237 mL / x mL

Now, solving for x:

x = (15 oz × 237 mL) / 8 oz

x = 3555 mL / 8

x = 444.375 mL

Since there are 1,000 millimeters in one liter and therefore also 1 millimeter in 1 milliliter, 15 fluid ounces is equivalent to 444.375 millimeters (or milliliters).

Answer 2

There are 444.375 milliliters in 15 fluid ounces.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :There are about 237 milliliters in 8 fluid ounces.

To find: About how many millimeters are in 15 fluid ounces?

Solution:

Milliliters in 8 fluid ounces = 237

Milliliters in 1 fluid ounces =
`(237)/(8)`

So, millilters in 15 fluid ounces=
`(237)/(8)*15`

=
`29.625*15`

=444.375

Hence there are 444.375 milliliters in 15 fluid ounces.