SOLUTION: 4 gallons of paint covers 600 square feet. how many gallons are needed for 2400 square feet?

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Question 468182: 4 gallons of paint covers 600 square feet. how many gallons are needed for 2400 square feet?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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600/4=2400/n
600n=9600
n=16
You need 16 gallons of paint for 2400 square feet..