Question

The label on a can of paint states that one gallon of the paint will cover 560 square feet.How many gallons of that paint are needed to cover 1400 square feet

Answer 1

3 gallons

Explanation:

1 paint can attached to a gallon of paint per 560 square feet

so,

`560 squarefeet√(1400 square feet)` = 2gallons R280 Square feet

You have 280 square feet to cover with paint so you will need another gallon. With this, you have a total of 3 gallons to cover 1400 square feet. Where ever you are plugging in the answer, 3 gallons is okay unless they want exactness then you will have to work out the problem further.

Answer 2

2.5 gallons

Explanation:

1400÷560=2.5