Question

There are 2 boys and 2 girls working on an art project. They are sharing 10 ounces of paint equally. How much paint should each child get? show work

Answer 1

Answer: 2 1/2

Explanation:

Answer 2

2.5 oz each

Explanation:

2 boys and 2 girls

10 divided by 2 is 5, 5 is not an even number.
there would be 2 left after our calculation.
meaning that 2 in half's (hence .5) is 4 so each child would get 2.5 oz of paint.

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