Question

Mike is painting a backdrop for the school play. The rectangular backdrop is 60 inches by 48 inches. If his container of paint can cover 250 square feet, does he have enough paint to cover the backdrop?

Answer 1

Yes 240sq ft is only required.

Explanation:

60 x 48 =2880 inch square

We convert to feet 1 ft = 12 inches

2880/12 = 240sq ft