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A_S_A_P PLS :)

I need help with Middle school math question in grade 7
So can someone show me the work you did for this :)
"Three bags of lawn seed covers 1800 ft2. How many bags are needed to cover 8400 ft2"

User Abel Morelos
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Answer:

4

Explanation:

1800/3 = 600

We know that every pound covers 600 square feet:

8400/600 = 14

14/4 = 3.5 (round up) so it would become 4.

I know I am late but here :)

User Ralight
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Answer:

14 bags

Hope this helps :)

Explanation:

1. 1800 ÷ 3 = 600

2. 8400 ÷ 600 = 14 bags

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