Each cup equals 8 ounces so the 4 times 8 will eqaul 32. The next part will be multiplying 1/4 by 8/1, so as to multiply a fraction by a fraction and make it simpler. By removing the common factor of 4 from 8 and 4, you are left with 1/1 times 2/1, which ultimately equals 2 ounces. The complete answer will be 34 ounces, a whole number.