(a) A mutchkin is a Scottish unit ofliquid measure equal to 0.42 L. How many mutchkins are requiredto fill a container that measures one foot on a side? (b) A nogginis a volume equal to 0.28 mutchkin. What is the conversion factorbetween noggins and gallons?

(a) A mutchkin is a Scottish unit ofliquid measure equal to 0.42 L. How many mutchkins are requiredto fill a container that measures one foot on a side? (b) A nogginis a volume equal to 0.28 mutchkin. What is the conversion factorbetween noggins and gallons?

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(a) A mutchkin is a Scottish unit of
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between noggins and gallons?

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