Question

a company needs 3,472 liters of paint for a large project. paint comes in cans of 15 liters each. what is the minimum number of cans the company should purchase?
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232
230
231
233

Explanation:

Step1: Divide total paint by can size

To find the number of cans, we divide the total liters of paint needed (\(3472\) liters) by the liters per can (\(15\) liters). So we calculate \(\frac{3472}{15}\).
\(\frac{3472}{15}=231.466\ldots\)

Step2: Round up to the nearest whole number

Since we can't purchase a fraction of a can, we need to round up to the next whole number. \(231.466\ldots\) rounded up is \(232\)? Wait, no, wait, let's recalculate. Wait, the total paint is \(3472\)? Wait, the image says "3,472 liters"? Wait, maybe I misread. Wait, the user's image: "A company needs 3,472 liters of paint... Paint comes in cans of 15 liters each. What is the minimum number of cans...". So \(3472\div15\). Let's do the division: \(15\times231 = 3465\), \(3472 - 3465=7\). So we need one more can, so \(231 + 1 = 232\)? Wait, no, wait \(15\times231 = 3465\), \(3472-3465 = 7\), so we need 232 cans? Wait, but let's check the options. The options are 232, 230, 231, 233. Wait, maybe I made a mistake. Wait, \(3472\div15\): \(15\times231 = 3465\), remainder 7. So we need 232 cans? Wait, but let's check again. Wait, maybe the total is 3472? Wait, the image: "3,472 liters". So \(3472\div15 = 231.466...\), so we need to round up to 232? Wait, but let's check the options. The options are 232, 230, 231, 233. So the correct answer should be 232? Wait, no, wait, maybe I miscalculated. Wait, \(15\times231 = 3465\), \(3472 - 3465 = 7\), so we need 232 cans. So the minimum number of cans is 232.

Answer:

232