Question

Mary used 1/2 of a can of paint to cover 1/8 of the outside of her house. How many cans of paint will Mary need to cover the entire outside of her house?

Answer 1

4 cans of paint

Explanation:

Half of a can = 1/8 of the outside of the house.

2 halves = whole can of paint

8/2=4

4 cans of paint