Question

One gallon of paint covers about 450 square feet. How many square feet will 1.5 gallons of paint cover?

300 sqft
900 sq ft
675 sq ft
451.5 sq ft
please answer !!

Answer 1

675 sq ft

Explanation:

If one gallon covers 450 sq ft, then 1.5 gallons covers 450 sq ft + 50% of 450.

So...

Divide 450 by 2

450 / 2 =

225

Then Add

450 + 225 =

675 sq ft

Answer 2

Option A: 300 square feet.

Explanation:

In this question, all you do is divide! What is 450 / 1.5? 300. And don't forget to add your unit.