Question

Mr. Sartin has 2 gallons of paint that will cover 750 Sq. Ft. He needs to cover 3000 Sq. Ft.. How many more gallons of paint does he need?

Answer 1

8 galons

Explanation:

line every information by type of units

2 gallons for 750 sq ft

? galons for 3000sq ft

crossmultiply

?*750=2*3000

divide both sides by 750

?=(2*3000) /750= 8