A local school has a gymnasium that is 48 long, 36' wide with an 18 ceiling. The school maintenance stall is painting the four walls. Each can of paint contains enough paint to cover 400 square feet. How many cans of paint are needed to cover the gym?
A local school has a gymnasium that is 48 long, 36' wide with an 18 ceiling. The school maintenance stall is painting the four walls. Each can of paint contains enough paint to cover 400 square feet. How many cans of paint are needed to cover the gym?
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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A local school has a gymnasium that is
48' long, 36 wide with an 18 ceiling. The
school maintenance staff is painting the four
walls. Each can of paint contains enough paint
to cover 400 square feet, How many cans of
paint are needed to cover the gym?
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