Question

If a 1/5 of a gallon of paint is needed to cover 1/4 of a wall, how much paint is needed to cover the entire wall

Answer 1

4/5 gallon of paint

Explanation:

1/5 gallon of paint is needed to cover 1/4 of the wall.

To cover the whole wall:

1/4 × 4 = 1 (whole)

1/5 × 4 = 4/5

Answer 2

4/5 gallon per wall

Explanation:

We can find the unit rate

1/5 gallon

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1/4 wall

1/5 ÷ 1/4

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1/5 * 4/1

4/5 gallon per wall