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Joe would like to paint a rectangular shaped wall. The measures of dimensions of the wall are 8 inches by 4 inches. Every 1 inch represents 3 feet of the actual wall. If the cost of the painting is $2.50 per square feet, find the total cost of paint needed for the entire wall.

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Answer:

$90

Explanation:

8 + 4 = 12

12 x 3 (3 feet for each inch) = 36

36 x 2.50 (cost per square foot) = $90

User Marco Ramires
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Answer:

$240

Explanation:

8 x 4 is 32

32 x 3 is 96

96 x 2.5 is 240

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