Question

If Greg purchased 6 cups of yellow paint for $54, what is the unit price per cup of yellow paint?

Answer 1

The correct answer is 9.

Explanation:

To get this solution, you would need to use division.

`(54)/(6) = 9`

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To be sure that the answer is correct, check your answer.

`9*6 = ?`

`9*5 = 45`

Since the easiest way to determine the multiple of 9 is 5, all you need to do is add another 9.

`45+9=54`

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**Remember: You are able to check if your answer(s) are correct in any way you are comfortable with.

Answer 2

• $9 per cup

Explanation:

Let the unit price is x.

6 cups cost $54:

• 6x = 54
• x = 54/6
• x = 9