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Marie bought 5 1/2 gallons of paint. She uses 1/3 of the paint for a bedroom. How many gallons of paint did Marie use?​

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1 5/6 gallons

Explanation:

1. 5 1/2 = 11/2 gallons

2. She uses: 1/3 x 11/2 = 11/6 gallons

3. so: 11/6 = 1 5/6 gallons

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