Question 98448
We basically have this ratio set up


{{{1_bag/5000_square_feet=x_bags/27500_square_feet}}}




{{{(1/5000)*27500=x}}} Now multiply both sides by 27500



{{{27500/5000=x}}} Multiply the fractions



{{{11/2=x}}} Reduce



So our answer is 


{{{x=11/2}}} or {{{x=5.5}}} in decimal form



So it takes 5 and a half bags to cover 27,500 square feet