Question

A painting measures 2.4 feet from left to right. It’s hung in the center of a rectangular wall measuring 20 feet from left to right. What is the distance between the right edge of the painting and the right edge of the wall? Assume that the painting does not tilt.

A. 7.6 feet
B. 8.8 feet
C. 17.6 feet
D. 18.8 feet

Answer 1

B) 8.8

(20-2.4)/2 = 8.8

Answer 2

So you want to figure out how much wall space isn’t covered by the painting, so 20-2.4. Then you need to divide your answer by 2 because it is in the center of the wall. So your answer is B. 8.8 feet hope that helps!