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Question

The rectangular floor of the school gym is going to be painted. Each 1/2 gallon can cover 12 square feet of flooring. If the floor of the gym measures 60ft by 50

ft, how many gallons of paint is needed to cover the entire floor?

A) 125

B) 12.5

C) 132

D) 250

Answer 1

1/2 gallon can cover 12 square feet then 1 gallon covers 24 sq. ft

60x50=3000 sq. ft.

3000÷24=125 gallons needed