One US Fluid Gallon Contains a Volume of 231 Cubic Inches

question 4

Multiple Choice

One U.S. fluid gallon contains a volume of 231 cubic inches. How many liters of gasoline would you have to buy in Canada to fill a 14-gallon tank? (Note: 1L = 10⁺³ cm³.)

• A) 53
• B) 21
• C) 14
• D) 8.0
• E) 4.0

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