Question

A coffeepot contains 1 1⁄2 quarts of coffee. After Tonya pours an equal amount of coffee into two cups, 3 1⁄2 cups of coffee remain in the pot. How much coffee did Tonya pour into each cup? (cups and oz)

Answer 1

2 cups

Explanation:

to find the extra cup of coffee

`3(1)/(2)-1(1)/(2)=(7)/(2)-(3)/(2)=(4)/(2)=2 cups`