88 times 1.8 would be 158.4! Hope this helps!
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
Fireplace is in the form of semi-ellipse with height of 3 ft from center
Length of base=8 ft
if the arch is in the form of ellipse then it can be considered as horizontal ellipse with 2 a and 2 b be length of major and minor axis
2 a =8
a=4 ft
If contractor cover the whole base
then total length of string=2a =8 ft
(b)String should be nailed at focus
focus of ellipse is a e
where e=eccentricity


Focus 
Thus string should be nailed at 2.64 m from center
Answer:
44/9 or 4.8888888888889
Step-by-step explanation: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Let x be the size of the small room and 2x, the big room
The larger room requires 3 coats and the smaller, 2 coats
All requires exactly 8 gal.
2.x + (2x).3 = 8 Gal, 8x = 8 and x = 1 (size of te smallest)
if it's the small room, then it will need 2 coats or 2x1 = 2 Gal, and the paint left is 8-2 = 6 Gal.
if it's the large one, 6x or 6 Gal, and remaining 2 Gal