Question

A bedroom wall is 32 m wide and 54 m long. What is the total area of the wall? A can of paint will cover 12 sq. meter. How many cans be needed if the wall need 2 coats of the paint?

Answer 1

288

Explanation:

Area of the wall = width x length = 32 x 54 = 1728 sq m

The number of cans for 1 coat = 1728/12 = 144 cans

The number of cans for 2 coats = 144 x 2 = 288 cans