A Nurse's Aide Records the Amount of Liquid Consumed by the Residents

Multiple Choice

A nurse's aide records the amount of liquid consumed by the residents on the second floor of an assisted living facility during each meal. Forty cups of liquid were consumed during supper. How many gallons of liquid were consumed by the residents on the second floor?

A) $2 \frac { 3 } { 16 }$ gal
B) $2 \frac { 5 } { 16 }$ gal
C) $2 \frac { 7 } { 16 }$ gal
D) $2 \frac { 1 } { 4 }$ gal
E) $2 \frac { 1 } { 2 }$ gal