SOLUTION: please help me to convert 5.5 gallons into pints i know there are 8 pints to a gallon but i do not know how to convert the .5 gallon into pints. please help

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Question 431921: please help me to convert 5.5 gallons into pints
i know there are 8 pints to a gallon but i do not know how to convert the .5 gallon into pints.
please help
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
convert 5.5 gallons into pints
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since there are 8 pints per gallon:
5.5 gallons * 8 pints/gallon
notice the "gallons" cancel leaving:
5.5 * 8 pints
44 pints