Question

Convert 2
3
4
cups to pints.
2 cups = 1 pint

Answer 1

1 3/8 pints

Explanation:

(2 3/4 cups) × (1 pint)/(2 cups) = 1 3/8 pints

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Units conversion is conveniently done using a fraction that is equal to 1: its numerator and denominator express the same quantity, but in different units. The units are chosen so that after unwanted units are cancelled, you end up with the desired units.