If 1 gallon of paint covers 300 square feet, how many gallons are needed for a room 30' long x 20' wide x 12' high?
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There are four walls in the room, two of which are 30' long x 12' high, and the other two are 20' long x 12' high. Square footage of the first pair of walls: 2 walls * (30' * 12') = 2 * 360 = 720 square feet Square footage of the second pair of walls: 2 walls * Show more…
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