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Ch.1 - Introduction: Matter, Energy, and Measurement
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Capitolo 1, Problema 59c

Perform the following conversions: (c) \$1.89/gal to dollars per liter

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Identify the conversion factors needed: 1 gallon = 3.78541 liters.
Set up the conversion by writing the given value, \$1.89/gal, and multiply it by the conversion factor to cancel out gallons.
The setup will look like this: \$1.89/gal * (1 gal / 3.78541 L).
Perform the multiplication to convert the units from dollars per gallon to dollars per liter.
Ensure the units are correct and the final expression is in dollars per liter.

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