Concept explainers
Problem: A container holds 2 quarts and 4 fluid ounces. The container is now filled with 6 fluid ounces of liquid. How much liquid must be added to the container to make it full? John solved this problem as follows:
So John gave 1 quart and 8 fluid ounces as the answer. Is John right? If not, explain what is wrong with his method, and show how to modify his method of regrouping to make it correct. (Do not start from scratch.)
Trending nowThis is a popular solution!
Learn your wayIncludes step-by-step video
Chapter 3 Solutions
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers with Activities (5th Edition)
Additional Math Textbook Solutions
Calculus for Business, Economics, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences (13th Edition)
Mathematical Ideas (13th Edition) - Standalone book
Mathematics with Applications In the Management, Natural and Social Sciences (11th Edition)
Calculus for Business, Economics, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences (14th Edition)
Mathematics with Applications In the Management, Natural, and Social Sciences (12th Edition)
Using & Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach (7th Edition)
- A custom-blend bird seed is made by mixing two types of bird seeds costing $0.75 per pound and $1.25 per pound. How many pounds of each type of seed mixture are used to make 200 pounds of custom-blend bird seed costing $0.95 per pound?arrow_forwardA chemistry teacher needs to mix a 30% salt solution with a 70% salt solution to make 20 qt of a 40% salt solution. How many quarts of each solution should the teacher mix to get the desired result?arrow_forward
- Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7eGeometryISBN:9781337614085Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.Publisher:Cengage,
- Elementary AlgebraAlgebraISBN:9780998625713Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-SmithPublisher:OpenStax - Rice UniversityAlgebra: Structure And Method, Book 1AlgebraISBN:9780395977224Author:Richard G. Brown, Mary P. Dolciani, Robert H. Sorgenfrey, William L. ColePublisher:McDougal Littell