Question

part h
test your prototype two ways. first, pick the cup up by the handle to see how it feels. second, test whether the drink compartment holds 20 ounces (1 cup = 8 fl. oz.). add 2 1/2 cups of shredded paper to verify that your calculations are correct. did the prototype have the right volume? record the results of your tests here.

Explanation:

Step1: Convert cups to ounces

We know that 1 cup = 8 fl. oz. So for 2.5 cups, the volume in ounces is $2.5\times8$.
$2.5\times8 = 20$ ounces.

Step2: Compare with required volume

The drink - compartment is supposed to hold 20 ounces. After adding 2.5 cups (which is 20 ounces) of shredded paper, if the compartment is full or there is no overflow and no extra space, then the prototype has the right volume. Record the result based on the actual test: if it holds exactly with no issues, the answer is yes; if it overflows or has extra space, the answer is no.

Answer:

The answer depends on the actual test result. If the 2.5 - cup (20 - ounce) of shredded paper fills the drink compartment exactly with no overflow or extra space, the answer is "Yes, the prototype had the right volume." If there is overflow or extra space, the answer is "No, the prototype did not have the right volume."