The Willis Tower is approximately 435.3 meters tall.
ANSWER:
4-7 Convert Between Systems
435.3 m
29. Which is greater, a bottle containing 64 fluid ounces of water or a bottle containing 2 liters of water?
SOLUTION:
Since 1 cup ≈ 236.59 milliliters, 1 liter = 1,000 milliliters, and 1 cup = 8 fluid ounces, multiply 64 fluid ounces by
or
.
So, 64 fluid ounces is approximately 1.89 liters. Since 1.89 L < 2 L, the bottle containing 2 liters of water is greater.
ANSWER:
2 L
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30.
A bakery uses 900 grams of peaches in a cobbler. About how many pounds of peaches does the
bakery use in a cobbler?
SOLUTION:
Since 1 pound ≈ 453.6 grams, multiply by
.
The bakery uses about 1.98 pounds of peaches.
ANSWER:
1.98 lb
Determine which quantity is greater.
31. 3 gal, 10 L
SOLUTION:
Since 1 gallon ≈ 3.79 liters, multiply 3 gallons by
.
So, 3 gallons is approximately 11.37 liters. Since 11.37 L > 10 L, 3 gallons is greater.
ANSWER:
3 gal
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32. 14 oz, 0.4 kg
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