A 1.5-litre bottle holds drinking water. How many 250 mL glasses can be filled from 3 litres?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 12 glasses
- Step 1: Convert: 3 L = 3,000 mL. Step 2. 3,000 / 250 = 12. Answer: 12 glasses. Why not the others: The wrong options use the bottle size or a wrong glass volume.
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