Question

The table shows conversions of common units of capacity.

Units of Capacity
Customary System Units
Metric System Units
1 gallon
3.79 liters
1 quart
0.95 liters
1 pint
0.473 liters
1 cup
0.237 liters

How many gallons are in 50 liters? Round answer to the nearest tenth.
13.2 gallons
52.6 gallons
189.5 gallons
211.0 gallons

Answer 1

To convert 50 liters to gallons, we can use the conversion factor that 1 gallon is approximately 3.79 liters.

1. First, we can set up the conversion formula:
\[
\text{gallons} = \frac{\text{liters}}{\text{liters per gallon}} = \frac{50 \text{ liters}}{3.79 \text{ liters/gallon}}
\]

2. Now, we calculate:
\[
\text{gallons} = \frac{50}{3.79} \approx 13.2
\]

So, there are approximately **13.2 gallons** in 50 liters when rounded to the nearest tenth.

The correct answer is **13.2 gallons**.