SOLUTION: A contractor finds that 5 gallons of paint will cover 1000 sq ft of wall area. How much wall area could be covered with 25 gallons of paint? The contractor could cover sq ft.

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Question 901013: A contractor finds that 5 gallons of paint will cover 1000 sq ft of wall area. How much wall area could be covered with 25 gallons of paint?
The contractor could cover sq ft.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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5%2F1000+=+25%2F5000
The contractor could cover 5000 sq ft.