What is 3/4 of a pint in cups?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for a conversion of measurements, specifically how many cups are equivalent to 3/4 of a pint. To solve it, we can use the conversion factor that 1 pint equals 2 cups.
Answer
$ \frac{3}{2} $ cups or 1.5 cups
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$ \frac{3}{2} $ cups or 1.5 cups
Steps to Solve
- Identify the conversion factor
We know from the problem that 1 pint equals 2 cups. So, we can use this conversion factor to help us convert pints to cups.
- Set up the conversion equation
To find out how many cups are in $ \frac{3}{4} $ of a pint, we can multiply $ \frac{3}{4} $ by the conversion factor (2 cups per pint).
- Perform the multiplication
We perform the calculation:
$$ \text{Cups} = \frac{3}{4} \text{ pints} \times 2 \text{ cups/pint} $$
Calculating this gives:
$$ \text{Cups} = \frac{3 \times 2}{4} = \frac{6}{4} = \frac{3}{2} $$
This means we have $ \frac{3}{2} $ cups.
- Convert to a mixed number (if necessary)
$ \frac{3}{2} $ can also be expressed as a mixed number:
$$ \frac{3}{2} = 1 \frac{1}{2} $$
So, $ \frac{3}{2} $ cups is equal to 1.5 cups.
$ \frac{3}{2} $ cups or 1.5 cups
More Information
To convert pints to cups, remember that there are 2 cups in a pint. Thus, for any fraction of a pint, you just multiply by 2. In this case, $ \frac{3}{4} $ of a pint equals 1.5 cups, which can also be expressed as 1 cup and 1/2 cup.
Tips
- Misunderstanding the conversion factor (confusing pints with quarts or liters).
- Forgetting to multiply by 2 when converting from pints to cups.
- Not simplifying the final answer if it's a fraction.
