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If 1/2 gallon of paint covers 1/8 of a wall, then how many quarts of paint are needed for the entire wall?

User Reixa
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Answer:

4 gallons

Explanation:

The total required quarts of paint is: 8 x 1/2 = 4

User Fizi
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Answer:

16 quarts

Explanation:

4 quarts = 1 gallon

You need 4 gallons total to cover the wall.

4 x 4=16

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