Question

A 40 pound bag of topsoil will

cover a surface area of 12 square
feet.
a. How many pounds of topsoil are
needed to cover a surface area of
480 square feet?
b. How many bags of topsoil must
be purchased to cover a surface
area of 480 square feet?

Answer 1

480/12 = 40 is you’re answer !<3

Answer 2

For number of bags, divide total area by the area 1 bag can cover.

480 / 12 = 40 total bags.

Now for total weight, multiple total bags by weight per bag:

40 bags x 40 pounds = 1,600 total pounds.

A = 40 bags

B = 1,600 pounds