Question

A custodian plans to repaint some classroom bookcases. She has 5 ¼ gallons of paint. All of the bookcases are the same size and each requires ¾ gallon of paint. How many bookcases will the custodian be able to repaint with that amount of paint?

Group of answer choices

3

15

7

4

Answer 1

Answer: The custodian will be able to repaint 7 bookcases with the amount of paint.

Step-by-step explanation: 5 1/4 divided by 3/4 gets you to 7.

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Answer 2

7

Explanation:

5 1/4 = 21/4

21/4 / 3/4

21/4 * 4/3

21/3

7