A can contains 1/2 pint of paint. If we use 2/3 of the paint, how much paint is left in the can? A. 1/2 B. 1/3 C. 2/3 D. 1/6 E. 5/6

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A can contains 1/2 pint of paint. If we use 2/3 of the paint, how much paint is left in the can?

A. 1/2

B. 1/3

C. 2/3

D. 1/6

E. 5/6

by Xaxa

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Answer:

Explanation:

Quantity of paint used = (2/3) of (1/2)

$=(2)/(3)*(1)/(2)\\\\=(1)/(3)$

Quantity left in the can =
(1)/(2)-(1)/(3)

$= (1*3)/(2*3)-(1*2)/(3*2)\\\\=(3)/(6)-(2)/(6)\\\\=(1)/(6)$

Mpiatek answered Dec 17, 2022

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