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Answer:
2. 1.8927 L
3. 603.22 cm²
Step-by-step explanation:
To convert units, multiply by a ratio whose value is 1. That is, the numerator and denominator are equal amounts, but have units that cancel ones you don't want and give you units you do want.
2.
[tex]\displaystyle \frac{1}{2}\text{ gal}\times\frac{4\text{ qt}}{1\text{ gal}}\times\frac{1\text{ L}}{1.0567\text{ qt}}=\frac{4}{2\times1.0567}\text{ L}\approx\boxed{1.8927\text{ L}}[/tex]
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3.
[tex]A=LW=(8.5\text{ in})(11\text{ in})\times\left(\dfrac{2.54\text{ cm}}{1\text{ in}}\right)^2=\boxed{603.2246\text{ cm}^2}[/tex]
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Additional comment
It can be helpful to remember that a liter is larger than a quart. So 2 quarts will be less than 2 liters. (You may recall reading on the half-gallon container that it holds 1.89 L.)
