SOLUTION: A room measures 4m by 7m and the ceiling is 3m high. A liter of paint covers 20m^2. How many liters of paint will it take to paint all but the floor of the room?

Question 1142673: A room measures 4m by 7m and the ceiling is 3m high. A liter of paint covers 20m^2. How many liters of paint will it take to paint all but the floor of the room?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The area of the 4 walls is:

The area of the ceiling is:

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The combined area is:
m2
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4.7 liters of paint are needed

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