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Which expression shows how to convert 24 gallons to cups?

A.
24 ÷ 4

B.
24 × 16

C.
24 × 8

D.
24 + 16

User Ankh
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Final answer:

To convert 24 gallons to cups, multiply the number of gallons by 8. The answer is 192 cups.

Step-by-step explanation:

The expression that shows how to convert 24 gallons to cups is option C - 24 × 8.


The conversion factor between gallons and cups is 8 cups per gallon. To convert gallons to cups, multiply the number of gallons by 8.

So, 24 gallons × 8 cups/gallon = 192 cups.

User Piotr Wittchen
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Well,

We know that there are 16 cups in one gallon.

Therefore, if we have x gallons, then we can convert it into cups which will be 16x cups.

24 * 16 or B is the correct answer.
User Psulek
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