Question

The conversion of 132 fluid ounces to pints and fluid ounces is:

a) 1 pt 4 fl oz
b) 1 pt 6 fl oz
c) 1 pt 8 fl oz
d) 2 pt 4 fl oz

Answer 1

To convert 132 fluid ounces to pints and ounces, divide 132 by 16 to get 8 pints with a remainder of 4 ounces, giving us 8 pints and 4 fluid ounces.

Step-by-step explanation:

The conversion question involves converting fluid ounces to pints and fluid ounces. According to the conversions provided, 1 pint is equal to 16 ounces. To convert 132 fluid ounces to pints and ounces, we first divide 132 by 16 (the number of ounces in a pint) to find out how many whole pints we have and then take the remainder to find out how many ounces are left.

Here's the calculation:

1. 132 ÷ 16 = 8 R 4
2. This means we have 8 full pints and 4 fluid ounces remaining.

Therefore, the correct answer is 8 pints and 4 fluid ounces.