SOLUTION: A stadium is painted red, gold and blue in the ratio 5:4:2. It is estimated that the stadium has a paintable area of 445.5m^2.If 1 litre of paint covers 16m^2 find the amount req

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Question 1102299: A stadium is painted red, gold and blue in the ratio 5:4:2.
It is estimated that the stadium has a paintable area of 445.5m^2.If 1 litre of paint covers 16m^2 find the amount required of each paint colour.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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5:4:2 for red:gold:blue
Eleven parts


445.5%285%2F11%29=202.5
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445.5%284%2F11%29=162
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445.5%282%2F11%29=81


Areas in square meters are
202.5:162:81 for red:gold:blue

Amount of each paint, usage 16 square meters per liter:
Red, 12.7 liters
Gold, 10.1 liters
Blue, 50.1 liters