Question

Benjamin has 3 gallons of punch. He adds another 1··2gallon of juice to the punch. How many gallons of punch does he have now? How many cups? Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

4.2 gallons

67.2 cups

Explanation:

He had 3 gallons of punch.

He added another 1.2 gallons.

The number of gallons of punch he has now is:

3 + 1.2 = 4.2 gallons

1 gallon = 16 cups

=> 4.2 gallons = 4.2 * 16 = 67.2 cups

He has 67.2 cups