Question

Morgan used 5 gallons of paint to paint 1,750 square feet. How many gallons of paint would she need to cover 2,800 square feet

Answer 1

Morgan would need 8 gallons of paint to cover 2800 ft^2

Explanation:

Write and solve an equation of ratios:

x 2800 ft^2

--------- = ----------------

5 gal 1750 ft^2

Cross-multiplying yields 1750x = 14000, and so x = 8

Morgan would need 8 gallons of paint to cover 2800 ft^2