Answer:
Number of paints to buy, n = The total area of the walls, W / Area covered by a can of paint, p
Step-by-step explanation:
Let's
p = area covered by a can of paint
W = the total area of the walls
n = number of paint cans to buy
Number of paints to buy, n = The total area of the walls, W / Area covered by a can of paint, p
That is,
n = W / p
If the total area of the walls = 100 m²
A can of paint covers 5 m². Find the number of cans of paint needed?
Number of paints to buy, n = The total area of the walls, W / Area covered by a can of paint, p
n = W / p
= 100 m² / 5 m²
n = 20 cans of paint
