Math Problem Statement
Lola Mina used 5 7/10 liters of red paint and 73/10 liters of white paint. If he has 85/10 liters of red paint and 10 9/10 liters of white paint, how many liters of paint remained?
Solution
To find how many liters of paint remained, we need to subtract the amount of paint used from the total amount of paint Lola Mina initially had.
1. Red Paint Calculation:
- Total red paint:
- Red paint used:
Remaining red paint:
2. White Paint Calculation:
- Total white paint:
- White paint used:
Remaining white paint:
3. Final Answer:
- Remaining red paint: 2.8 liters
- Remaining white paint: 3.6 liters
Thus, 2.8 liters of red paint and 3.6 liters of white paint remain.
Would you like more details or have any questions?
Here are 5 related questions you might consider:
- How would you calculate the total amount of paint used?
- What is the sum of the remaining paint in both colors?
- How would the calculation change if more red paint was used?
- Can you convert the remaining amounts into fractions instead of decimals?
- What is the difference in the remaining amounts of red and white paint?
Tip: When subtracting fractions, make sure the denominators are the same before subtracting the numerators.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Fractions
Subtraction
Conversion between fractions and decimals
Formulas
Subtraction of fractions with the same denominator: a/b - c/b = (a - c)/b
Conversion between improper fractions and decimals: a/b = decimal
Theorems
Basic Fraction Subtraction
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 5-6