The total area of the ceiling is 52 * 52 = <<52*52=2704>>2704 square feet.
Thus, Sam needs 2704/208 = <<2704/208=13>>13 cans of paint to paint the ceiling. Answer: \boxed{13}.
Sam wants to pain the ceiling of his restaurant. The ceiling is in the shape of a square. Its side lengths are 52 feet. Suppose each can of paint will cover 208 square feet. How many cans will he need to paint the ceiling?
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