5003 Praxis Practice Test Practice Question

A family had 2 gallons of milk before breakfast and then used some milk during breakfast. There were II pints of milk remaining after breakfast. How many pints of milk did the family use during breakfast?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: To solve the problem, first convert the initial amount of milk from gallons to pints. Since 1 gallon equals 8 pints, 2 gallons equal 16 pints. After breakfast, the family has 11 pints left. To find out how much milk was used, subtract the remaining milk from the initial amount: 16 pints - 11 pints = 5 pints used.

Option A (3 pints) is incorrect as it underestimates the milk used. Option B (5 pints) is a miscalculation, as it mistakenly identifies the amount left instead of what was used. Option D (21 pints) exceeds the initial amount, making it impossible. Thus, the calculation confirms the family used 5 pints of milk during breakfast.

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