It takes 5/8 can of paint to paint a wall. How many complete walls can I paint with 5 1/2 cans of paint? How much will be left over?

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Answer:

8 complete walls with 1/5 can of paint remaining

Explanation:

5 1/2 ÷ 5/8 = 11/2 × 8/5 = 44/5 or 8 4/5

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