A Transmission Holds 5 1/2 Pints of Oil

question 6

Multiple Choice

A transmission holds 5 1/2 pints of oil. One pint of gear oil weighs 1 1/16 pounds. How many complete transmissions can be filled from a barrel containing 500 pounds of gear oil?

• A) 80
• B) 81
• C) 85
• D) 86

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