Question

A container holds 8 1/2 L of oil. If 1.125 L are removed three times, how much oil is left?

• A. 5 1/8
• B. 4 3/4
• C. 5 1/4
• D. 5

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 5 1/8

To find out how much oil is left, we can calculate the total amount removed and subtract it from the initial quantity.

Step-by-Step Calculation

1. Convert the initial amount of oil to a decimal:

   
   $8\frac{1}{2}\text{ L} = 8.5\text{ L}$

2. Calculate the total amount of oil removed: Since $1.125\text{ L}$ is removed three times:

   
   $1.125\text{ L} \times 3 = 3.375\text{ L}$

3. Subtract the removed oil from the initial amount:

   
   $8.5\text{ L} - 3.375\text{ L} = 5.125\text{ L}$

(In fraction form, $5.125\text{ L}$ is equal to $5\frac{1}{8}\text{ L}$.)

Answer

There is $5\frac{1}{8}\text{ L}$ of oil left in the container.