Question

Kendra has a painting canvas that is 27 inches wide by 32 inches high. She painted a red rose, which covered 40% of the canvas.

What was the area of the canvas which was covered by the red rose?
A.
138.24 in2
B.
864 in2
C.
43.2 in2
D.
345.6 in2

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

27*32=864

40%/100%=0.4

0.4*864=345.6

Answer 2

It’s D 345.6
27*32 =864
864*.4 = 345.6