Question

How to find the number of cans to fill the playground.

Answer 1

Given

base = 10.6 yd

height = 6.4 yd - 1.4 yd = 5 yd

Solve for the area of the parallelogram first

`\begin{gathered} A=bh \\ A=(10.6\text{ yd})(5\text{ yd}) \\ A=53\text{ yd}^2 \end{gathered}`

Now that we have solved for the area, divide by 4 square yards, to determine the number of cans of sealant needed.

`53/4=13.25`

The result is 13.25 cans, therefore the city will be needing 14 cans in total for the treatment.