A 55 -gallon drum of oil is to be used to fill cans that hold 2 quarts each. How many cans can be filled from the drum?

To find out how many cans can be filled from a 55-gallon drum of oil, let's first convert gallons to quarts. Since 1 gallon equals 4 quarts, a 55-gallon drum contains 220 quarts (55 gallons × 4 quarts/gallon). Now, if each can holds 2 quarts, you can fill 110 cans (220 quarts ÷ 2 quarts/can). So, the 55-gallon drum will fill 110 cans! To put it in perspective, imagine filling those cans for a backyard barbecue! With 110 cans ready to go, you can host quite the oily feast—or perhaps just have enough oil for a big cooking session. Either way, that drum will make you the star of any culinary gathering!