Jamal is painting his room. He determines that 1/2 gallon container of paint will cover 1/6 of a wall. How many gallons of paint are needed to cover an entire wall (assuming there are no windows or doors)?

ScottJShea asked Sep 8, 2023

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ScottJShea asked Sep 8, 2023

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Answer:

3 gallons

Explanation:

1/6+1/6=2/6=1/3

1/3x3=3/3=1

Aung Htet answered Sep 13, 2023

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