Converting Units of Liquid Volume: Solving Real World Problems

This video tutorial teaches how to solve real-world liquid volume problems by converting larger units to smaller units using customary conversions. It covers common conversions such as quarts to gallons, pints to quarts, and cups to pints. The tutorial uses visual aids like the Big G and tables to simplify conversions. Two real-world problems are solved: distributing apple juice at a class party and comparing lemonade consumption. The video emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between fluid ounces and ounces for weight.

Which of the following is equivalent to 1 gallon in the customary system?

• 16 cups

• 8 pints

• 4 quarts

• 2 quarts

How many cups are there in 6 pints?

• 10 cups

• 12 cups

• 8 cups

• 14 cups

If a teacher buys 12 quarts of apple juice, how many cups does she have?

• 60 cups

• 24 cups

• 48 cups

• 36 cups

How many cups of apple juice are needed for 20 students if each student gets 2 cups?

• 40 cups

• 20 cups

• 30 cups

• 50 cups

Daniel drank 8 pints of lemonade. How many cups is that equivalent to?

• 12 cups

• 14 cups

• 16 cups

• 18 cups

Who drank more lemonade, Daniel with 8 pints or Anna with 14 cups?

• Daniel

• Not enough information

• Anna

• They drank the same amount

How many more cups did Daniel drink than Anna?

• 3 cups

• 4 cups

• 2 cups

• 1 cup