The Information on a One-Gallon Paint Can Is That the Coverage,when

question 46

Multiple Choice

The information on a one-gallon paint can is that the coverage,when properly applied,is 452 ft².One gallon is 231 in³.What is the average thickness of the paint in such an application?

• A) 0.0035 in
• B) 0.5111 in
• C) 0.0426 in
• D) 0.0136 in
• E) ​0.1631 in

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