Question

Convert. Simplify your answer and write it as a proper fraction or as a whole or mixed number. How many fluid ounces are equal to 1 2 of a pint?

Answer 1

To convert 1/2 of a pint to fluid ounces, we use the conversion factor 8 fluid ounces = 1 cup. Since there are 2 pints in 1 quart, and 1 quart is equal to 32 fluid ounces (from the table), we can set up a proportion: 2 pints/1 quart = 32 fluid ounces/x fluid ounces. Solving for x, we find that 1/2 of a pint is equal to 16 fluid ounces.

Step-by-step explanation:

To convert from fluid ounces to cups, we use the conversion factor 8 fluid ounces = 1 cup. In this case, the question asks for 1/2 of a pint, so we need to find how many fluid ounces are in 1/2 of a pint.

Since there are 2 pints in 1 quart, and 1 quart is equal to 32 fluid ounces (from the table), we can set up a proportion:

2 pints/1 quart = 32 fluid ounces/x fluid ounces

Multiplying both sides by x, we get:

2x = 32

Dividing both sides by 2, we find that x = 16. Therefore, 1/2 of a pint is equal to 16 fluid ounces.