Question

If a builder needs p pieces of wood for every 5s square feet of the building, what is the total amount of lumber of he needs to

build a house that covers 3500s square feet?

Answer 1

Answer: He will need 700 pieces of wood.

Step-by-step explanation: Divide the total by how many square feet one piece of wood will cover, so 3,500/5, and you'll get 700.

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