A Nurse's Aide Records the Amount of Liquid Consumed by the Residents

question 45

Multiple Choice

A nurse's aide records the amount of liquid consumed by the residents on the second floor of an assisted living facility during each meal. Thirty-seven cups of liquid were consumed during supper. How many gallons of liquid were consumed by the residents on the second floor?

• A) \(2 \frac { 3 } { 16 }\) gal
• B) \(2 \frac { 5 } { 16 }\) gal
• C) \(2 \frac { 1 } { 4 }\) gal
• D) \(2 \frac { 1 } { 4 }\) gal.
• E) \(2 \frac { 5 } { 16 }\) gal .

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Definitions:

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