To find the number of jars Lorraine can fill, we need to convert the gallons to quarts first. Since 1 gallon equals 4 quarts, 2.5 gallons would be equal to 2.5 x 4 = 10 quarts.
Since each jar can hold 1.25 quarts, Lorraine can fill 10/1.25 = 8 jars.
Therefore, Lorraine can fill 8 jars.
Lorraine prepared a 2.5-gallon pot filled with tomatoes to be canned in jars. Each jar will hold 1.25 quarts of tomatoes. If 1 gallon equals 4 quarts, how many jars can Lorraine fill?
4 jars
5 jars
8 jars
10 jars
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