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Answer 1

A. 28.35*14 = 396.9grams

B. 6*0.45 = 2.7kgs

C. 8*0.47 = 3.76litres

D. 3*0.95= 2.85litres

E. 12gallons are equal to 45.48litres (3.79*12)