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) About Me  (Show Source):
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Calculate the area of the wall.
A=5%2A98=490sq.ft.
Each can can cover 70 sq. ft. so then
N=490%2F7=7cans
Seven cans are needed for one coat of paint on the wall.