Problem:
Tom is a distance runner who is trying to calculate how much fluid he should be replenishing during his long runs. He calculates that in a 1 hour run he loses 1.5 pounds (24 ounces of fluid). If he is replacing his fluid ounce-for-ounce of weight loss over the hour, how many cups of fluid per hour should he be drinking to prevent dehydration? (Hint: 1 cup is 8 fluid ounces). Group of answer choices 2 cups of fluid 6 cups of fluid 1/3 cup of fluid 3 cups of fluid