Question

As a rule of thumb, one gallon of paint will usually cover 400 square feet. If Thomas is painting a hallway and the measurements are 12 feet high and 75 feet wide, what is the minimum amount of cans of paint he will need to paint the hallway? Question options: 1 2 3 4 5

Answer 1

3

Explanation:

Because if you multiply 12x75 you get 900, and if 1 gallon of paint covers 400 square feet then you will need 3 gallons to get to 900.