Answer:
The answer would be A, 
Step-by-step explanation:
Remember,
≠
,
=
.
a =
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a = 
a = 
is negative
=
, so
is negative
10 1/2 is the answer.
Steps:
Change the fraction to improper fractions.
Multiply
Reduce
Change to proper fraction
Steps(Another Way):
Change the fraction to improper fractions.
Reduce by crossing it(5 and 15 reduced to 1 and 3; 4 and 14 reduced to 2 and 7.)
Change answer to proper fraction.
Convert 14/100 to a decimal.
Just divide 14/100 = 0.14
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33/100 = 33 ÷ 100 = 0.33</span>
Okay, find the area of the walls.
12*16= 192
192*3= 576 (for the 3-walled room)
12*12= 144
144*2= 288
12*14= 168
168*2= 336
576+288+336= 1200
Divide this by 600.
1200/600= 2
He needs 2 cans of paint.
I hope this helps!
~kaikers