Question

Elena's mother asked her to add a half-cup of water to the beans.

How many ounces of water did Elena add?
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Answer 1

4 fluid ounces

Explanation:

One cup is 8 oz so we would have to divide 8 by 2 to get 4 because one half of 8 is 4.

Answer 2

4 oz

Explanation:

one cup is 8 oz

1/2 cup is 8/2 oz which is 4 oz