A 2-gallon bucket of paint costs $54.72. What is the price per cup?

To find the price per cup of paint, follow these steps:

1. **Convert gallons to cups:** 
   - 1 gallon = 16 cups.
   - Therefore, 2 gallons = $ 2 \times 16 = 32 $ cups.

2. **Find the price per cup:**
   - The total cost for 2 gallons of paint is $54.72.
   - The price per cup is $ \frac{\$54.72}{32 \text{ cups}} $.

Let's calculate this:

\[
\frac{54.72}{32} = 1.71
\]

So, the price per cup is **$1.71**.

Would you like more details on this calculation? Here are some related questions:

1. How many quarts are in a gallon, and what would be the price per quart?
2. How would the price change if the cost per gallon was discounted by 10%?
3. How many cups would you need to paint a 200 square-foot wall?
4. What is the price per ounce if 1 cup contains 8 fluid ounces?
5. How much would 1.5 gallons of paint cost?

**Tip:** Always double-check unit conversions to ensure accuracy in your calculations.

Learn how to calculate the price per cup of paint from gallons. Follow a detailed step-by-step guide including unit conversion and division. Suitable for learners interested in practical math applications. Price per cup is $1.71.

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