Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

by Martin-Gay, Elayn

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0321785045

ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 2 - Section 2.3 - Formulas and Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 74: 37

Answer

1.92 gallons

Work Step by Step

Area = $2((14\times8)+(16\times8))=2(112+128)=480$ 2 coats of paint: $2\times480=$ 960 square ft. 1 gallon = 500 square ft. Number of gallons required = $\frac{960}{500}=1.92$

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