Question

If I have a total area of 65.76 square feet , how much paint will I need if each can that covers 20 square feet costs $4.98?

Answer 1

The total area is given 65.76 square feet.

It is also given that each can covers 20 square feet that costs $4.98 .

So use the unitary method to find the amount of paint.

20 square feet costs $4.98.

1 square feet costs 4.98/20 =0.249

For 65.76 square feet costs =

`0.249*4.98=$$1.24002\text{ dollar}`

Hence the an