Answer:
Morgan would need 8 gallons of paint to cover 2800 ft^2
Step-by-step explanation:
Write and solve an equation of ratios:
x 2800 ft^2
--------- = ----------------
5 gal 1750 ft^2
Cross-multiplying yields 1750x = 14000, and so x = 8
Morgan would need 8 gallons of paint to cover 2800 ft^2
