Worked examples
Two examples
Example 1
3 gallons = ? quarts
- 1 gallon = 4 quarts. Multiply: 3 × 4.
Answer: 12 quarts
Example 2
10 cups = ? quarts
- 1 quart = 2 pints = 4 cups. Going to the bigger unit: divide by 4.
- 10 ÷ 4 = 2.5.
Answer: 2.5 quarts
Where this is taught: Quiz 26: Units and Conversions, “The chain”
The drill
Ten problems
How many:
Type each answer, then press Check my answers at the bottom. Commas in large numbers are fine.Write each answer on the line. The answer key, with the reasoning, is on the last page.