SOLUTION: A painter needs 5 gallons of paint to finish a house. He has 3 quarts and 1 pint. How much more paint does he need?

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Question 1172136: A painter needs 5 gallons of paint to finish a house. He has 3 quarts and 1 pint. How much more paint does he need?
Answer by ikleyn(52778) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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1 US liquid pint = 1%2F8 of a gallon

1 US liquid quart = 1%2F4 of a gallon


You do the rest.