Question

The paint needed for a 980 ft2 room costs $35.25 per gallon. What is the total cost of the paint

needed to paint the room?
Note: Assume that one gallon of paint will cover a total of 350 square feet.
O $88.60
O $98.70
O $88.12
O $89.07

Answer 1

$98.70

Explanation:

Number of gallons = Area of room / Coverage per gallon

Number of gallons = 980 ft^2 / 350 ft^2/gallon

Number of gallons = 2.8 gallons

Therefore, we need 2.8 gallons of paint to cover the room. The cost of one gallon of paint is given as $35.25, so the total cost of the paint needed to paint the room is:

Total cost = Number of gallons × Cost per gallon

Total cost = 2.8 gallons × $35.25/gallon

Total cost = $98.70

So, the total cost of the paint needed to paint the room is $98.70.