Questions: Write the ratio of 12 fl. oz to 1 pint.
Transcript text: Write the ratio of 12 fl. oz to 1 pint. $\square$
Solution
Solution Steps
To find the ratio of 12 fluid ounces to 1 pint, we need to know the conversion factor between fluid ounces and pints. There are 16 fluid ounces in 1 pint. We can then express the ratio as a fraction and simplify it.
Step 1: Identify the Conversion Factor
We need to convert pints to fluid ounces. There are 16 fluid ounces in 1 pint.
Step 2: Calculate the Ratio
Given:
\( 12 \) fluid ounces
\( 1 \) pint
The ratio is calculated as:
\[
\text{Ratio} = \frac{12 \text{ fl. oz}}{1 \text{ pint} \times 16 \text{ fl. oz/pint}} = \frac{12}{16} = \frac{3}{4}
\]
Final Answer
The ratio of 12 fluid ounces to 1 pint is:
\[
\boxed{\frac{3}{4}:1}
\]