Answer:
14 panels
Step-by-step explanation:
Area of four walls is given by 2*(length + width)*height
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Given dimension
Length = 16 feet
width = 12 feet
height = 8 feet
Thus, area of four walls of office = 2(16+12)8= 448
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dimension of paneling sheets
length = 8 feet
width = 4 feet
area of paneling sheets = 8*4 = 32 sq. feet
Let the number of paneling sheets required by n
thus, total area of n paneling sheets = n*area of paneling sheets = 32n
This, area of paneling sheets (32n) should be same as 448 area of four walls
as given " I have 4 feet by 8 feet paneling sheets for the walls"
thus,
32n = 448
n = 448/32 = 14
Thus, 14 panels are needed.
