what fraction of 5 quarts is 4 cups?

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2007-04-30 02:05:29 · 2 answers · asked by moo 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

1 quart = 4 cups

5 quarts = 20 cups

The fraction is

1/5

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2007-04-30 03:03:19 · answer #1 · answered by SAMUEL D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

There are 4 cups in 1 quart, so that is your conversion factor:

(4 cups/5quart) * (1quart/4 cups) = 1/5

the units cancel.

I hope that helps you.

2007-04-30 09:12:52 · answer #2 · answered by sealguy77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋