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John has `3 1/2` bags of concrete. One bag can cover 0.3 cubic feet. How much area can John cover with `3 1/2` bags

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Answer: 1.05 ft³

Explanation:

One bag of concrete can cover 0.3 ft³.

If there are 3 ¹/₂ bags of concrete, the area that can be covered is:

= Number of bags * area per bag

= 3¹/₂ * 0.3

= 7/2 * 0.3

= 1.05 ft³