Question

Mr. thompson has been asked to add storage space to a garage. he estimates 6 square feet per individual will be required to meet the needs of 12 people. if the storage space is 15% of the total amount of space required, how much total space does mr. thompson have? mr. thompson had square feet.

Answer 1

To solve this problem, first let us calculate for the total space of the storage area:

Total storage space = (6 square feet / person) (12 persons)

Total storage space = 72 square feet

Since this storage space is only equivalent to 15% of the total garage space, therefore we can write the equation:

(0.15) total space = total storage space

total space = total storage space / 0.15

Then calculating for the total space by substitution of the variable:

total space = 72 square feet / 0.15

total space = 480 square feet

Therefore Mr. Thompson has a total space of 480 square feet.