SOLUTION: A can of deck stain will cover 250 squared feet. How many cans of stain should be purchased in order to stain a rectangular deck that measures 60 ft. by 8ft.?

Question 810074: A can of deck stain will cover 250 squared feet. How many cans of stain should be purchased in order to stain a rectangular deck that measures 60 ft. by 8ft.?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
60 * 8 = 480
480 / 250 = 1.92
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One can will not quite cover the deck, so you'll need two cans, but will have most of the second can left over.
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