Question

A punch recipe calls for 6 quarts of juice. If the recipe is tripled, how many gallons of juice will be needed?

Please explain how to get the answer and what is the answer.
A.) 18
B.) 9
C.) 4 1/2
D.) 3

Answer 1

Answer: C. 4 1/2

Explanation: Since the recipe is tripled you multiply the 6 by 3 and you get 18. Since the answer is in gallons you have to convert. 4 quarts= 1 gallon. 18 divided by 4 is 4 with a remainder of 2. 2 is a half of 4 so the answer is 4 1/2

Answer 2

I think it 4 1/2

Explanation: