Question

A custodian plans to repaint some classroom bookcases. She has 5 and 1/4 gallons of paint. All of the bookcases are the same size and each requires 3/4 gallon of paint. How many bookcases will the custodian be able to repaint with that amount of paint?

Answer 1

7 bookcases

Explanation:

Answer 2

The custodian will be able to repaint 7 bookcases with the amount of paint.

Explanation:

5 1/4 divided by 3/4 gets you to 7.

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