10. A 1-L can of paint covers 12m(squared). Determine the maximum dimensions of a sqaure ceiling you could paint with 3 1/2 L of paint. Express your answer to the nearest hundredth of a metre.
x3.5
L 1 = 3.5
C 12 42
x3.5
L= litres C= cans of paint
square root of 42= 6.48
The maximum dimensions of a sqaure ceiling you could paint is 6.48m by 6.48m.
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