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Corey bought 2\dfrac122

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​ 2, start fraction, 1, divided by, 2, end fraction liters of paint for \$60$60dollar sign, 60.
What was the cost per liter of paint?

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Answer: if 2 1/2 liters of paint cost $60 then 1 liter cost $24

Explanation:

User Exkoria
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Answer:

The cost of paint is $24 per liter.

Explanation:

The given scenario is :

Corey bought
2(1)/(2) = 2.5 liters of paint

Cost of 2.5 liters of paint is given as = $60

So, the cost of 1 liter of paint =
(60)/(2.5) = $24

Hence, the cost of paint is $24 per liter.

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