Question

An art gallery sells paintings at $0.35 per square inch. formulas show calculator select the best answer if a painting is 2 feet 3 inches by 3 feet 5 inches, how much would the painting cost? $193.73 $387.45 $498.15 $3,162.86

Answer 1

`\$387.45`

Explanation:

we know that

`1\ ft=12\ in`

step 1

Convert the dimensions of the painting to inches

`2ft\ 3in=2*12+3=27\ in`

`3ft\ 5in=3*12+5=41\ in`

step 2

Find the area of the painting

`A=27*41=1,107\ in^(2)`

step 3

Find the cost

`1,107\ in^(2)*0.35(\$/in^(2))=\$387.45`