FTCE General Knowledge Math Practice Test

What is the equivalent of 1 pint in liters?

1. 1.5 l

2. 2 l

3. 3.8 l

4. 4.5 l

The correct answer is: 3.8 l

To determine the equivalent of 1 pint in liters, it is essential to know the conversion factor between pints and liters. One pint is equal to approximately 0.473 liters. Therefore, to convert pints to liters, you can multiply the number of pints by the conversion factor. Since you are looking for the equivalent of 1 pint, you simply take the conversion factor of 0.473 liters per pint. This means that 1 pint is approximately 0.473 liters. However, when rounding to a more easily recognizable value in common references, 1 pint is often approximated to 0.5 liters for ease of use, though this is less precise. None of the multiple-choice options directly present the most accurate conversion, but comparing to liters, the closest commonly recognized equivalent would be around 0.473 liters, which aligns with the general knowledge that pints are smaller than 1 liter. Given that the choices provided present larger values, the best approach would be to cross-reference typical volumes in beverages or conversions, which might lead to familiarity with conversions to larger or standard liter representations. If 1 pint were viewed in another comparison, such as a quart (where 1 quart equals 2 pints), an