Question

Edgar has a fountain that holds 5 quarts of water. He only wants to fill it 3/4 full. How many​ 1-pint containers does it take to fill the​ fountain? How could he fill it with pint and cup​ containers? Explain.

Answer 1

Explanation:

1 quart = 2 pints = 4 cups

1 pint = 2 cups

1/2 pint = 1 cup .....so.....

First question

5 quarts = 10 pints

10 * (3/4) = 7.5 pint contianers will fill it 3/4 full

7.5 pints = 7 pints + 1 cup