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Emiyo has used 2 1/4 gallons of paint.This is 2/3 of the total amount of paint.How much ,p, did Emiyo have to start?

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Answer:

3 3/8

Explanation:

y×(2/3)=2.25 (the same as 2 1/4)

÷2/3. ÷2/3

y=3.375

3 3=8 gallons

more of break down:

y×2/3=9/4

÷2/3 or ×3/2

y= 9. 3. 27

--- × ---- = ----- = 3 3/8

4. 2. 8

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