Elaine is painting a fence. She knows that she needs 1 gallon of paint for each 10 feet of fencing. The fencing will enclose a rectangular yard that is 3 yards long and 2 yards wide. How much paint does Elaine need? (Remember 3 feet = 1 yard)

Answer 1

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P = 2L + 2W

P = 2(9) + 2(6)

P = 18 + 12

P = 30

30 / 10 = ________ gallons

Answer 2

1.8 gallon