Question

Mrs. Gill needs to fill three one-cup containers. How many
ounces is that?

Answer 1

24 ounces

Explanation:

1 cup = 8 ounces

3 cups = 3 × 8 ounces

3 cups = 24 ounces

Answer 2

24 ounces

Explanation:

We need to use conversions.

There are 8 ounces in 1 cup. We know that Mrs. Gill has to fill 3 one-cup containers, which means she needs 3 cups. So, set up a proportion:

`(1)/(8) =(3)/(x)`, where x is the number of ounces in 3 cups

Cross-multiply:

1 * x = 3 * 8

x = 24

Thus, the answer is 24 ounces.