Question

Tom bought 3 gallons of grey paint and 2 gallons of red paint. Grey paint is $24.59 per gallon and red paint is $37.99 per gallon.

Which color of paint will cost Tom more, and by how much money?

Answer 1

The red will cost him more by $2.21

Explanation:

First you multiply the amount of gallons of grey paint and the cost and you get 24.59 x 3= 73.77

The do the same for red

37.99 x 2= 75.98

the red is going to cost him more by 75.98-73.77= $2.21