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A painting job covers 2,400 square feet. One gallon covers 350 sq ft. How many gallons (rounded up to full cans) are needed for two coats?
a.12 gallons
b.14 gallons
c.7 gallons
d.13 gallons
Explanation
One coat: 2,400 / 350 = 6.86, round up to 7 gallons. Two coats need 2 x 6.86 = 13.7, round up to 14 gallons. Always round up when buying whole cans.
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