Question

A water cooler holds 18 liters of sports drink. Approximately how many gallons is this? (1 gallon = 3.785 liters)

Answer 1

divide
\(\dfrac{18}{3.785}\)

Answer 2

and then tell me what you get

Answer 3

In order to answer this question you need to convert one unit of measurement into another. Start with the number that you are given and then use the ratio of your given units to your desired units to find what the question is asking for.