Problema Solution
Mike is preparing refreshments for a party. To make a smoothie, he will mix 3 1⁄2 quarts of strawberry puree with 2 pints of lemonade and 1 1⁄4 gallons of water. How much smoothie will he make?
Answer provided by our tutors
1 quart = 0.25 gal = 1/4 gal
3 1⁄2 quarts = 7/2 quarts = (7/2)(1/4) = 7/8 gal
1 pint = 0.125 gal
2 pints = 2*(1/8) gal = 1/4 gal
1 1⁄4 gal = 5/4 gal
if we add them all together we get:
7/8 + 1/4 + 5/4 = 19/8 = 2.375 gal of smoothie.