What is 3/4 of a pint in cups?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking how to convert 3/4 of a pint into cups, which involves knowing the conversion factor between pints and cups.
Answer
The answer is $\frac{3}{2}$ cups or 1.5 cups.
Answer for screen readers
The answer is $\frac{3}{2}$ cups or 1.5 cups.
Steps to Solve
- Identify the conversion factor
We need to know how many cups are in one pint. Since 1 pint equals 2 cups, we will use this conversion factor.
- Set up the equation
To convert 3/4 of a pint into cups, we can set up the equation using the conversion factor:
$$ \text{Cups} = \left(\frac{3}{4} \text{ pint}\right) \times \left(\frac{2 \text{ cups}}{1 \text{ pint}}\right) $$
- Perform the multiplication
Now we will multiply 3/4 by 2 to find the total number of cups:
$$ \text{Cups} = \frac{3}{4} \times 2 = \frac{3 \times 2}{4 \times 1} = \frac{6}{4} $$
- Simplify the fraction
Finally, simplify the fraction to get the answer in terms of cups:
$$ \frac{6}{4} = \frac{3}{2} $$
Since $\frac{3}{2}$ is equal to 1.5, we can also say this means 1.5 cups.
The answer is $\frac{3}{2}$ cups or 1.5 cups.
More Information
When converting measurements, it’s important to understand the conversion factors between different volume units. This problem specifically highlights how to work with fractions in conversions.
Tips
- Forgetting the conversion factor and trying to calculate without it.
- Miscalculating fractions when multiplying or simplifying them.
- Confusing pints and cups when setting up the equation.
