Bill uses 1/2 gallon of paint to paint 4 dressers. He uses the same amount on each. How much paint does he use to paint 7 of the same dressers?

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Bill uses 1/2 gallon of paint to paint 4 dressers.  He uses the same amount on each.  How much paint does he use to paint 7 of the same dressers?

David W. · Accepted Answer

(1/2)/4 = p/7Cross multiply!4p = 7/2p = (7/2)/4 = 7/8 gallon

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