Question

Andre is preparing for the school play and needs to paint the cardboard castle backdrop that measures 14 1/4 feet by 6 feet.

1.How much cardboard does he need to paint?

2.If one bottle of paint covers an a area of 40 square feet, how many bottles of paint does Andre need for his backdrop?

Answer 1

1. 85.5

2. 3

Explanation:

14.25*6=85.5

Answer 2

A:85.5 square ft

B:3, more specifically 2.1375

Explanation:

A: 14
`(1)/(4)`×6 goes to
`(56)/(4)`×
`(6)/(1)`, you multiply and get 85.5 square feet

B: Divide 85.5 by 40 to get 2.1375, so 3 bottles