Question

If 5/6 gallons of paint covers 1/4 of the house, then how much paint is needed for the entire house?

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

1)  If $\frac{5}{6}$ is needed to cover $\frac{1}{4}$ than we need 3 more: $\frac{5}{6}(3)=\frac{15}{6} =2\frac{3}{6} gallons2) But we still need to add the beginning [tex]\frac{5}{6}$: $2\frac{3}{6}+\frac{5}{6}=2\frac{9}{6}=3\frac{3}6}=3.5$