<u>Part A
</u><u />To estimate this, we should first look at our fractions and see if they can be combined to form a whole number. In this case,

and

equal approximately 1. We can add this "1" to the other to full gallons to estimate that the painter needs about
3 gallons.
<u>Part B
</u><u /><u />To find the exact amount, we should first change the mixed numbers to improper fractions. We do this by multiplying the denominator by the whole number, adding the numerator, and placing that value over the denominator.

Now, we need to find the least common denominator. This is the lowest value that both denominators will divide evenly into. In this case, that number is 15.
Next, we should multiply both fractions so that the denominator is that number. Remember that we must also multiply the numerator for the fraction to remain equivalent to its original value.

Now, we can simply add our numerators.

We know that he needs

gallons of paint, but this is not in the most simplified format. To simplify, we need to turn our improper fraction back to a mixed number. To do this, we need to divide our numerator by the denominator to create our whole number, and the remainder becomes our new numerator.

Using that logic, we can see that the painter needs exactly
gallons of paint.
the answer is b
X is a bigger number and the difference between x and y is 7, so x-y=7. And it says that the sum of two numbers is 31 so x+y=31
Answer:
The minimum cost is $9,105
Step-by-step explanation:
<em>To find the minimum cost differentiate the equation of the cost and equate the answer by 0 to find the value of x which gives the minimum cost, then substitute the value of x in the equation of the cost to find it</em>
∵ C(x) = 0.5x² - 130x + 17,555
- Differentiate it with respect to x
∴ C'(x) = (0.5)(2)x - 130(1) + 0
∴ C'(x) = x - 130
Equate C' by 0 to find x
∵ x - 130 = 0
- Add 130 to both sides
∴ x = 130
∴ The minimum cost is at x = 130
Substitute the value of x in C(x) to find the minimum unit cost
∵ C(130) = 0.5(130)² - 130(130) + 17,555
∴ C(130) = 9,105
∵ C(130) is the minimum cost
∴ The minimum cost is $9,105
Answer: 8/2
Step-by-step explanation:
the answer is 10:20.
Hint for the future: be sure to write in the full problem. I only knew the answer because I had to do it myself, but people need more context if they are going to help you.