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OpenStudy (kionnalewis):

Carla has 1 gallon of paint. She is going to pour it into a paint tray that measures 10 inches wide, 10 inches long, and 7 cm deep. (1 gallon = 231 in3, 1 inch = 2.54 cm)

OpenStudy (alekos):

so i suppose the question is will the paint overflow?

OpenStudy (kionnalewis):

yes

OpenStudy (alekos):

just convert the depth to inches and multiply everything out

OpenStudy (kionnalewis):

thats what i tried doing but i cant so can you help me please?

OpenStudy (alekos):

how many inches in 7cm?

OpenStudy (kionnalewis):

2.54cm?

OpenStudy (alekos):

No. 2.54 cm = 1 inch, so how many inches in 7cm?

OpenStudy (kionnalewis):

275.59

OpenStudy (alekos):

Yes! that's the volume of the paint tray. so whats the answer to the question?

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