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If we split the total amount of paint so that each can had the same amount, how much paint would be in each can?

If we split the total amount of paint so that each can had the same amount, how much-example-1
User Pizzicato
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Answer:

4 pints

Explanation:

We have 4 cans, one 2.5-pint can, two 4-pint ones, and 1 5.5-pint can.

Add the values together and divide by 4.

(2.5 + 5.5 + (2 * 4))/4

(8 + 8)/4

16/4

There will be 4 pints in each can.

User Aliqua
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Answer:

4

Explanation:

split evening is average or mean

2.5 +4+4+5.5 = 16

16/4cans = 4

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