Q. A 3-gallon bucket of paint costs $99.84. What is the price per cup?$____
Identify cups in gallon: Identify the amount of cups in 1 gallon.There are 16 cups in 1 gallon.
Calculate total cups in 3 gallons: Calculate the total number of cups in 3 gallons.Since 1 gallon =16 cups, then 3 gallons =3×16 cups.3×16=48 cups.
Calculate price per cup: Calculate the price per cup.We have the total cost of the paint, which is $99.84, and the total number of cups, which is 48.Price per cup = Total cost of paint / Total number of cupsPrice per cup = $99.84/48Price per cup = $2.08
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