If 1 liter =0.264 gallons, how many liters are in 14.5 gallons?
The correct Answer and Explanation is:
To convert gallons to liters, we can use the conversion factor given: 1 liter = 0.264 gallons. To find out how many liters are in 14.5 gallons, we can rearrange this conversion factor.
- Convert gallons to liters:
We know that:
[
\text{Liters} = \frac{\text{Gallons}}{0.264}
] - Substitute the value:
[
\text{Liters} = \frac{14.5 \text{ gallons}}{0.264}
] - Calculate:
[
\text{Liters} = \frac{14.5}{0.264} \approx 54.89 \text{ liters}
]
Thus, there are approximately 54.89 liters in 14.5 gallons.