SOLUTION: A can of paint will cover 70 square feet. How many cans of paint are needed to paint a wall 5 feet high and 98 feet long?

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Question 342619: A can of paint will cover 70 square feet. How many cans of paint are needed to paint a wall 5 feet high and 98 feet long?

Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Calculate the area of the wall.
sq.ft.
Each can can cover 70 sq. ft. so then
cans
Seven cans are needed for one coat of paint on the wall.

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