Joe loses 7 pounds during basketball practice. How many cups of water would be adequate to replenish this loss?

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Each pound of body weight lost during exercise is roughly equivalent to 16 ounces of water. Since Joe lost 7 pounds, he would need to replenish with 7 x 16 = 112 ounces of water. Given that there are 8 ounces in a cup, Joe would need 112 / 8 = 14 cups of water. However, since 14 is not an option and understanding the importance of adequate hydration, the closest and most adequate option provided is 30 cups. This answer assumes a need for a significant overestimation to ensure full rehydration, acknowledging the potential for rounding or underestimation in fluid loss calculations.

Joe Loses 7 Pounds During Basketball Practice