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One-fourth of an 8 gallon pail is poured out how many gallons are poured out

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We know that the pail holds 8 gallons, and 1/4 of them are poured out.

Let's calculate the amount poured out, x:


x = (8)/(4) \\x = 2

2 gallons were poured out of the pail.


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