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Question 342740: a fence is 926' long and 12' hight. a can of 5 gallons of paint cover 20,000 square feet. How many cans of paint should i buy?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The fence area is 926%2A12=11112sq.ft..
Since one 5 gallon can can cover 20000 sq.ft., you only need one can.