Linda wants to do two coats, so the total area she will be painting is 2 coats * 600 sq.

ft./coat = <<2*600=1200>>1200 sq.

ft.

A gallon of paint will cover 400 sq.

ft., so Linda will need 1200 sq.

ft.

/ 400 sq.

ft.

per can = <<1200/400=3>>3 cans of paint

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Question:
Linda is repainting her bedroom. The wall area is 600 sq. ft. If a gallon of paint can cover 400 sq. ft., how many gallon cans of paint will Linda have to buy if she wants to do two coats?
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Linda is repainting her bedroom. The wall area is 600 sq. ft. If a gallon of paint can cover 400 sq. ft., how many gallon cans of paint will Linda have to buy if she wants to do two coats?
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