Question

One gallon of paint covers about 450 square feet. How many square feet will 1.5 gallons of paint cover?

Answer 1

Answer:

675 sq ft

Step-by-step explanation:

If one gallon covers 450 sq ft, then 1.5 gallons covers 450 sq ft + 50% of 450.

So...

Divide 450 by 2

450 / 2 =

225

Then Add

450 + 225 =

675 sq ft

Answer 2

Answer:

Option A: 300 square feet.

Step-by-step explanation:

In this question, all you do is divide! What is 450 / 1.5? 300. And don't forget to add your unit.