Question

Alaine has 1 gallon of paint. She is going to pour it into a paint tray that measures 10 inches wide, 12 inches long, and 5 cm deep. (1 gallon = 231 in3, 1 inch = 2.54 cm)

Answer 1

5/2.54 - 1.968 inches

10 x 12 x 1.97 = 236.4 cubic inches ( amount tray will hold)

1 gallon = 231 cubic inches so there is more than enough room in the tray