Question

To make 1 batch of green paint, Ethan mixes 2 3/8 (Fraction) just so you know

ounces of blue paint and the same amount of yellow paint. How many ounces of blue paint is needed to make 5 batches of green paint?

Select the correct values to give your answer as a mixed number:

Answer 1

`11(7)/(8)` ounces

Explanation:

Since Ethan needs
`2 (3)/(8)` ounces of blue paint to make 1 batch of green paint, we can multiply the amount of blue paint needed by 5 to see how much blue paint he'll need for 5 batches of green paint.

`(2 (3)/(8))5 = 10 (15)/(8) \rightarrow \boxed{11(7)/(8)}`

This means he will need
`11(7)/(8)` ounces of blue paint to make 5 batches of green paint.