Question

A gallon of paint covers 825 square

feet. How much paint is needed to
paint a house with a surface area of
6600 square feet?

Answer 1

8 gallons

Explanation:

1 gallon → 825 sq. feets

X Gallons → 6600 sq. feets

X=6600÷825= 8

Answer 2

Answer: 8 gallons

Step-by-step explanation:

If 1 gallon of paint covers 825 square feet, divide 6600 square feet by 825 square feet to determine the amount of paint needed to paint the house which would be 8 gallons.