Question

4:18 auto advance how many cans of paint are needed to cover an area of 2,200 square units if one can of paint covers an area of 400 square units?

Answer 1

The area needs 5.5 cans of paint.

Explanation:

Given: total area = 2,200 square units

coverage per can = 400 square units

Asked: number of cans n

Solve:

`n = (2,200 square units)/(400 square units)`

n = 5.5