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. Thirty-seven 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) $2 \frac { 1 } { 4 }$ gal

D) $2 \frac { 1 } { 4 }$ gal.

E) $2 \frac { 5 } { 16 }$ gal .