Question

Meredith found the following partial containers of detergent in the basement: 12 quart, 114 gallons, and 34 gallon. Meredith wants to combine these into pint containers. How many will she need?

Answer 1

To combine the partial containers of detergent into pint containers, you need to convert each partial amount to pints. The total number of pint containers needed is 1,208.

Step-by-step explanation:

To convert the partial containers of detergent to pint containers, you need to use the following conversion factors:

• 1 quart = 2 pints
• 1 gallon = 4 quarts

First, convert the 12 quarts to pints:

12 quarts x 2 pints/quart = 24 pints

Next, convert the 114 gallons to pints:

114 gallons x 4 quarts/gallon x 2 pints/quart = 912 pints

Finally, convert the 34 gallons to pints:

34 gallons x 4 quarts/gallon x 2 pints/quart = 272 pints

To find the total number of pint containers needed, add up the pint values:

24 pints + 912 pints + 272 pints = 1,208 pints

Therefore, Meredith will need 1,208 pint containers.