Question

what is 52 cups converted to gallons? hint: there are 16 cups in a gallon. 3\frac{1}{4} gallons, 6\frac{1}{2} gallons, 13 gallons, 832 gallons

Explanation:

Step1: Set up conversion formula

Since 1 gallon = 16 cups, to convert cups to gallons, divide the number of cups by 16.
$\text{Gallons} = \frac{52}{16}$

Step2: Simplify the fraction

Reduce $\frac{52}{16}$ by dividing numerator and denominator by 4:
$\frac{52\div4}{16\div4} = \frac{13}{4}$

Step3: Convert to mixed number

Rewrite $\frac{13}{4}$ as a mixed number:
$\frac{13}{4} = 3\frac{1}{4}$

Answer:

A. $3\frac{1}{4}$ gallons