Question

Scott and Nikki each have a full 1.5-gallon container of liquid laundry detergent. The lid on Scott’s container can hold 3 fluid ounces of detergent, while the lid on Nikki’s container can hold 4 fluid ounces of detergent. How many more lids full of detergent does Scott have than Nikki?

Answer 1

Answer:

16 lids more

Step-by-step explanation:

There are 128 fl. oz. in 1 gallon.

1.5 gal. = 192 fl. oz.

Scott’s container: 192 fl. oz. ÷ 3 fl. oz. = 64 lids

Nikki’s container: 192 fl. oz. ÷ 4 fl. oz. = 48 lids

64 - 48 = 16 lids

Answer 2

Answer:

b

Step-by-step explanation:

16 lids