14. A chef makes \( 1 \frac{1}{2} \) gallons of soup in a large pot. How many 1 -cup servings can the chef get from this large pot of soup?

To figure out how many 1-cup servings are in \( 1 \frac{1}{2} \) gallons of soup, we first convert gallons to cups. There are 16 cups in a gallon, so \( 1 \frac{1}{2} \) gallons equals \( 1 \times 16 + 8 = 24 \) cups. Thus, the chef can serve 24 cups of soup, giving him 24 delicious servings of hearty goodness! Always remember to double-check your conversions and calculations—mixing up units can lead to a soup-sized math disaster! It’s also helpful to visualize the servings in a fun way, like how many bowls you can fill or how many friends you can serve at a gathering.