Question

Ashton has 3/4 of a gallon of paint to paint a fence. Each fence needs 1/12 of a gallon of paint to cover it. How many fence posts can Ashton paint.

Answer 1

Explanation:

9

Answer 2

9 fences

Explanation:

Gallons of paint Ashton has=3/4 of a gallon

1/12 of a gallon of paint can cover=1 fence

1 gallon of paint can cover=1/(1/12) fence =12 fences

3/4 of a gallon of paint can cover=12*(3/4) fences=9 fences