Question

It took Lou 2 1/2 gallons of paint to paint one fence.   How many gallons of paint will it take Lou to paint 6 fences that are the same size? Express your answer in simplest form.  

Answer 1

15 Gallons. 2 1/2 * 6 = 15. 2, 6 times is 12. 1/2, 6 times is 3.

12 + 3 = 15.

Answer: 15 Gallons.