To convert the quantity of cups to deciliters, we need to follow a series of conversions.
### Step 1: Understanding the Given Conversion Rate
Firstly, we look at the given rate for the customary system to the metric system:
1 cup = 0.237 liters
### Step 2: Converting Cups to Liters
We are given 5 cups and we need to convert these cups into liters.
5 cups [tex]\(\times\)[/tex] 0.237 liters per cup = 1.185 liters
### Step 3: Converting Liters to Deciliters
Next, we need to convert the quantity from liters to deciliters. We know that:
1 liter = 10 deciliters
So, to find the equivalent in deciliters:
1.185 liters [tex]\(\times\)[/tex] 10 deciliters per liter = 11.85 deciliters
### Conclusion
After performing the conversions step-by-step, we find that:
5 cups are equivalent to 11.85 deciliters.
Thus, the correct answer is:
11.85 deciliters
