* Conversions:

* 1 quart = 4 cups

* 1 pint = 2 cups

* Calculate total cups:

* 4 cups + (2 pints * 2 cups/pint) = 4 cups + 4 cups = 8 cups

* Convert cups to quarts:

* 8 cups / 4 cups/quart = 2 quarts

Answer: 4 cups plus 2 pints equals 2 quarts.