Question

1. Adam has 2.6 gallons of red paint, 2.35 gallons of white paint, and 2 5/8 gallons of blue paint. If he wants to use up the can that has the most paint in it, which color should he use?
2. On a number line, how many spaces are between 9 and its opposite?

3. In a class of 24 students, 1/8 of the students have no siblings. How many of the students do not have any siblings?

4. Jeff is doing some yard work. He used 3 1/2 bags of mulch. Each bag contained 10 1/2 pounds of mulch. How many pounds of mulch did Jeff use in all?

Answer 1

1. Blue

2. 18 units

3. 3 students

4. 36.75 lbs