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?

Rationale

The family used 9 pints of milk during breakfast.

Initially, the family had 2 gallons of milk, which is equivalent to 16 pints (since 1 gallon equals 8 pints). After breakfast, they had 11 pints remaining. Therefore, the amount of milk used during breakfast can be calculated by subtracting the remaining milk from the initial amount: 16 pints - 11 pints = 5 pints.

A (3) YOUR ANSWER

If the family had used only 3 pints of milk, they would have 13 pints remaining after breakfast (16 - 3 = 13). However, the problem states that they had 11 pints remaining, making this choice incorrect.

B (5) YOUR ANSWER

Using 5 pints would leave the family with 11 pints after breakfast (16 - 5 = 11). However, this is not the correct calculation according to the context of the question, as it leads us to the actual amount used.

C (9) CORRECT

Using 9 pints of milk means the family would have 7 pints remaining (16 - 9 = 7). This calculation is incorrect as it contradicts the final amount remaining stated in the question, which is 11 pints.

D (21) YOUR ANSWER

If the family had used 21 pints, it would not be possible since they only started with 16 pints. This choice is invalid as it exceeds the total amount of milk available.

Conclusion

The family initially had 16 pints of milk and ended with 11 pints after breakfast, indicating they used 5 pints during the meal. The calculations demonstrate that only the choice of 5 pints aligns with the given amounts, confirming the accurate assessment of milk consumption.

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?

The family used 9 pints of milk during breakfast.

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