Question

1. is $3\frac{1}{2}$ cups more or less than 1 liter? explain or show your reasoning. (note: 1 cup ≈ 236.6 milliliters)

Explanation:

Step1: Convert mixed number to decimal

$3\frac{1}{2} = 3.5$

Step2: Calculate total milliliters

$3.5 \times 236.6 = 828.1$ milliliters

Step3: Convert liter to milliliters

$1 \text{ liter} = 1000 \text{ milliliters}$

Step4: Compare the two values

$828.1 < 1000$

Answer:

$3\frac{1}{2}$ cups is less than 1 liter, because $3\frac{1}{2}$ cups equals 828.1 milliliters, which is less than 1000 milliliters (1 liter).