Question 1086851

Two cans have a total capacity of 18 gallons. One can will hold as many quarts as the other pints.  Determine capacity of each in pints.

18 gal. = 144 pints.

2 pints = quart.

Quart can = a.

Pint can = b.

Not sure how to continue.  Non-homework.
<pre>Correct answer: {{{highlight_green(matrix(2,4, Larger, "amount:", 96, pints, Smaller, "amount:", 48, pints))}}}