Question

if 1/3 of a gallon of paint covers 1/8 of a wall, how much paint is needed to cover the entire wall?

Answer 1

Answer:

8/3 or 2 2/3 gallons

Step-by-step explanation:

1/3 of gallon covers 1/8 of a wall, therefore, the amount of pain is needed to cover the entire wall is 1/3 x 8 = 8/3 or 2 2/3 gallons