<PRE><B>Question 1055527</B>
 There is a room 12&#39; 6&quot; x 15&#39; 3&quot; and the walls are 8&#39; 9&quot; high. How many square feet of surface will you have to paint? 
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12&#39; 6&quot; = 12.5&#39;
15&#39; 3&quot; = 15.25&#39;
8&#39; 9&quot; = 8.75&#39;
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Area = 2(12.5*8.75 + 15.25*8.75) + 12.5*15.25
Area = 2(8.75)(12.5+15.25) + 12.5*15.25
Area = 676.25 sq. ft.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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