Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the correct volume in mL for a mass of 500 mg of water? (Assume the density of water is 1.00 g/mL.)
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Conversion Factors
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If 1 tablespoon is equivalent to 0.5 oz, how many tablespoons are there in 16 oz?
A
32 tablespoons
B
8 tablespoons
C
16 tablespoons
D
24 tablespoons
Verified step by step guidance1
Identify the given conversion factor: 1 tablespoon (tbsp) is equivalent to 0.5 ounces (oz).
Set up the relationship to find how many tablespoons are in 16 ounces using the conversion factor.
Use the formula: \(\text{Number of tablespoons} = \frac{\text{Total ounces}}{\text{Ounces per tablespoon}}\).
Substitute the known values into the formula: \(\text{Number of tablespoons} = \frac{16\ \text{oz}}{0.5\ \text{oz/tablespoon}}\).
Perform the division to find the number of tablespoons in 16 ounces.
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