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Question 1161674: You used 1/2 a can of paint to paint 3/5 of a wall. Howany cans of paint will it take to paint the whole wall?
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
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You used 1/2 a can of paint to paint 3/5 of a wall. Howany cans of paint will it take to paint the whole wall?
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