Question 6

576 fluid ounces equals 4.5 gallons.

To convert fluid ounces to gallons, one must know that there are 128 fluid ounces in one gallon. Therefore, dividing 576 by 128 yields 4.5 gallons.

A) 4 gallons

Option A is incorrect because 4 gallons corresponds to 512 fluid ounces (4 x 128 = 512). Since 576 fluid ounces exceeds this amount, 4 gallons cannot be the correct conversion.

B) 4.5 gallons

Option B is correct as it accurately represents the conversion of 576 fluid ounces to gallons. Performing the calculation, 576 fluid ounces divided by 128 fluid ounces per gallon equals 4.5 gallons.

C) 5 gallons

Option C is incorrect because 5 gallons would equal 640 fluid ounces (5 x 128 = 640). Since 576 fluid ounces is less than 640, this option does not reflect the correct conversion.

D) 6 gallons

Option D is also incorrect as 6 gallons amounts to 768 fluid ounces (6 x 128 = 768). Given that 576 fluid ounces is significantly less than this value, 6 gallons cannot be the correct answer.

Conclusion

The correct answer is 4.5 gallons, as derived from the precise calculation of converting fluid ounces to gallons. All other options miscalculate the conversion, either underestimating or overestimating the number of gallons corresponding to 576 fluid ounces. Thus, option B stands out as the only accurate choice.