Question

Show how to solve this problem : Tom has a can of paint that covers 37 1/2 square meters . Each board on the fence has an are of 3/16 square meters . How many boards can he paint ? Please show me the steps to solve this

Answer 1

After reading the question I assume it is only a simple division problem so;

37 1/2 / 3/16 = 200.

Tom would be able to pant 200 if the boards.