To get an equivalent fraction, multiply the fraction by a whole number. For example, you can do 2/3 times 2 to both sides which is 4/6.
(20:4)x3=15 (Ellas grade)
(20:5)x4=16 (Minhs grade)
The area of the deck is :
A ( deck ) = 8 * 27.63 = 221.04 ft²
The area of the sheet of wood:
A ( sheet ) = 4 * 8 = 32 ft²
221.04 : 32 = 6.9 ≈ 7 ( we need a whole number )
Answer: He should buy 7 sheets of wood to cover the surface of the deck.
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