Solve. -The Amount of Paint Needed to Cover the Walls of of a Room

question 231

Multiple Choice

Solve.
-The amount of paint needed to cover the walls of a room varies jointly as the perimeter of the room and the height of the wall. If a room with a perimeter of 60 feet and 6-foot walls requires 3.6 quarts of paint, find the
Amount of paint needed to cover the walls of a room with a perimeter of 45 feet and 6-foot walls.

• A) 2.7 quarts
• B) 27 quarts
• C) 270 quarts
• D) 5.4 quarts

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Propylaia

Greek, "gates."

Acropolis

Greek, “high city.” In ancient Greece, usually the site of the city’s most important temple(s).

Portraiture

The art of creating portraits, which are representations of individuals, typically focusing on the face and expression.

François Vase

A celebrated ancient Greek vase, known for its detailed black-figure decorations depicting various mythological scenes, created by the potter Ergotimos and painter Kleitias.