Pre-Algebra Demystified

EXAMPLE

Change 7 pints to quarts.

SOLUTION

7pt2pt¼ 3 :5qt

EXAMPLE

Change 3 pints 10 ounces to pints.

SOLUTION

3pt10oz¼3 pt +10 oz

¼3pt+

10

16

pt

¼ 31016 pt

¼ 358 pt

EXAMPLE

Change 72 pints to gallons.

SOLUTION

72 pt2pt¼36 qt

36 qt4qt¼ 9 gal

PRACTICE

Change:

1. 5 pt to ounces


2. 240 oz to pints


3. 7 pt 9 oz to ounces


4. 15 qt to pints


5. 6 gal to ounces


6. 45 oz to pints (write the remainder in ounces)


7. 9 qt 3 pt to quarts


8. 55 pt to gallons (write the remainder in quarts and pints)


9. 3.5 gal to pt


10. 16 oz to quarts

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