a square foot of wall space needs 1/8 quart of paint. terrence has 7 quarts of paint, but uses 2 quarts to paint a pipe. how many square feet of wall can he paint with the rest of the paint?

Answer 1

5 / (1/8)

5 * 8 = 40 square feet

Answer 2

how did you get 5

Answer 3

because 7-2=5

Answer 4

7-2=5 5÷ 1/8
5/1 × 8/1= 40.

Answer 5

omg no, thanks now i get it. ms sue didnt explain it very nicely hahahahah

Answer 6

Where did you get 40