Arithmetic Reasoning · Question 166

Question 166 of 240

If 5 buckets of sealant cover 850 square feet, how many buckets are needed to cover 1,530 square feet?

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Correct answer to question 166 (Arithmetic Reasoning): 9 buckets

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One bucket covers 850 divided by 5, or 170 square feet. Dividing the new area by that coverage, 1,530 divided by 170, gives 9 buckets.

Updated: November 2026

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