Question 16

There are approximately 24 pints in 3 gallons.

To determine the number of pints in 3 gallons, we start with the conversion rates: 1 gallon equals 4 quarts, and 1 quart equals 2 pints. Therefore, 3 gallons can be converted to pints by calculating \(3 \times 4 \times 2\), which equals 24 pints.

A) 24

This option is correct. By converting 3 gallons to quarts, we multiply 3 by 4, resulting in 12 quarts. Then, converting quarts to pints requires multiplying by 2, leading to \(12 \times 2 = 24\) pints.

B) 12

This option is incorrect. While 12 quarts is the correct conversion from 3 gallons, it does not account for the conversion to pints. Since each quart contains 2 pints, simply stating 12 does not reflect the total number of pints.

C) 4

This option is incorrect. The number 4 does not apply to any part of the conversion process from gallons to pints. It significantly underestimates the number of pints derived from 3 gallons.

D) 8

This option is also incorrect. The value of 8 fails to recognize the total conversions necessary; it suggests a misunderstanding of the conversion factors from gallons to quarts and then to pints.

Conclusion

The correct response is 24 pints, as it accurately follows the necessary conversion steps from gallons to quarts and then to pints. All other options either miscalculate the conversions or fail to represent the correct relationships between the units involved. Thus, option A stands out as definitively correct.