Question

you performed an experiment in which you measured the amount of water leaking through different types of roofs. for one roof, you measured a volume of 3.4 gallons. what is this measurement in si units? 1 gal = 3.78 l.

a. 12.9 l
b. 2.5 l
c. 8.7 l
d. 5.3 l

Explanation:

Step1: Identify conversion factor

Given 1 gal = 3.78 L.

Step2: Convert gallons to liters

Multiply the volume in gallons (3.4 gal) by the conversion factor. So, $3.4\times3.78 = 12.852\approx12.9$ L.

Answer:

A. 12.9 L