Question

Kevin used
7
8
of a 5-gallon bucket of paint to paint four rectangular walls that are all the same area. How much paint did Kevin use on each wall?

A.
2
1
8
gallons

B.
7
32
gallon

C.
1
1
4
gallons

D.
1
3
32
gallon

Answer 1

Kevin used (7/8) of a 5-gallon bucket, so total paint = (7/8)·5 = 35/8 gallons.
Per wall = (35/8) ÷ 4 = 35/32 = 1 3/32 gallons.

Answer: D (1 3/32 gallons).