SOLUTION: A fence 26 feet long and 7 feet tall. A gallon of paint will cover 350 square feet. How many gallons of paint will be needed?

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Question 698542: A fence 26 feet long and 7 feet tall. A gallon of paint will cover 350 square feet. How many gallons of paint will be needed?
Answer by lynnlo(4176) About Me  (Show Source):
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26*7=182
1/350=x/182
350x=182
x=0.52 gallons of paint needed