Question

while painting, sam notices that 1/2 cup of paint covers 1/3 of a sign. What is the amount fo paint needed to cover the entire sign

Answer 1

1 1/2 cups of paint

Explanation:

Multiply 1/2 cups by 3 to cover the entire sign

1/2 * 3/1 = 3/2

Divide 3 by 2 to get a mixed number = 1 1/2

Answer 2

1 1/2.

Explanation:

If 1/2 of a cup covers 1/3 add it twice you get 2/2 and you get 2/3 add it one more time and you get 1 1/2 or 3/3.