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A closet measures 5 feet by 7 feet and has a ceiling height of 8 feet.

5. What shapes comprise the walls and floors of the closet.

6. What formula(s) will be used to find the areas of the shapes in number 5.

7. Find the area of each shape used in the closet.

8. If a gallon of paint will cover 400 square feet, will one gallon of paint be enough to paint the entire closet, including the floor and ceiling? Two coats of pain will be used.

Answer 1

1) Rectangles.

2) Area = length x hight.

3) Floor = 35; back wall = 56; side walls = 40; ceiling = 35.

4) Yes.