The bigger quantity out of the given amounts is required.
17 qt is bigger than 4 gal.
The given amounts are 17 qt and 4 gal
Let us convert quarts to gallons so that we can compare the same units.
The conversion factor is
[tex]1\ \text{qt}=\dfrac{1}{4}\ \text{gal}[/tex]
For 17 qt
[tex]17\ \text{qt}=\dfrac{17}{4}=4.25\ \text{gal}[/tex]
So, the quantities are 4.25 gal and 4 gal.
4.25 gal is greater than 4 gal.
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