Question

which is the most likely capacity of this paint bucket?
32 ounces
5 gallons
8 pounds
12 pints

Explanation:

1. First, eliminate non-capacity units: pounds measure mass, not volume/capacity, so 8 pounds is incorrect.
2. 32 ounces equals 0.25 gallons, which is far too small for a standard paint bucket.
3. 12 pints equals 1.5 gallons, which is smaller than the typical size of a full paint bucket.
4. 5 gallons is the standard, most common capacity for a large paint bucket like the one shown.

Answer:

B. 5 gallons