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Mr. Klampett has been asked to partition some space in a garage for storage. He estimates 8 square feet of storage space per individual will be required to meet the needs of 12 people. If the storage space takes up 15% of the garage, what is the size of the garage?

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Answer:

640

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User RobinAugy
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It's 640 ft^2.
If the storage is 96 ft^2 and 15% of the total amount of space is required.
X=100%
96 ft:15=x:100
Solve for x and you get 640 ft^
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