Glencoe Math: Course 2, Volume 1
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7. Convert Between Systems
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Exercise 11 Page 323

Use the fact that 1 cup equals about 236.59 milliliters.

About 887.21 mL

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We want to express 3.75 cups in milliliters. 3.75 c≈ mL We can do this by using the fact that 1 cup equals about 236.59 milliliters. Let's write this relationship as a unit ratio. 236.59 mL/1c To perform the conversion, we need to multiply 3.75 cups by the unit ratio or its reciprocal. Remember, we want to get the capacity in milliliters, and every unit we do not want has to be divided out.

3.75 c≈ 3.75 c * 236.59 mL/1c
3.75 c≈ 3.75 c/1 * 236.59 mL/1c
3.75 c≈ 3.75 c* 236.59 mL/1* 1c
3.75 c≈ 3.75 c* 236.59 mL/1* 1c
3.75 c≈ 3.75 * 236.59 mL/1* 1
3.75 c≈ 887.2125 mL/1
3.75 ft≈ 887.2125 mL
3.75 ft≈ 887.21 mL

We found that the bottle can hold about 887.21 milliliters of water.

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