SOLUTION: I have a square wall with sides of 18ft. If a gallon of paint covers 100 sq ft, how many gallons will be needed to cover the wall?

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Question 422086: I have a square wall with sides of 18ft. If a gallon of paint covers 100 sq ft, how many gallons will be needed to cover the wall?
Answer by wilft1(217) About Me  (Show Source):
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to find the area of the wall, multiply 18*18, that gives you 324
324 sq/ft, one gallon covers 100 sq ft, it will take 3.24 gallons of paint.