Question

A gallon of paint covers 400 square feet. How many square feet will 2 3/8 gallons of paint cover. How do you solve this problem.

Answers
(A) 950 sq ft
(B) 986 sq ft
(C) 1,040 sq ft
(D) 1,068 sq ft

Answer 1

Hey there!

1 gallon=400 square feet

2 3/8 gallon= 400 (2 3/8) square feet

2 3/8 gallon= 950 square feet.

Let me know if this helps :)