Determine the Constant of Variation for the Stated Condition $4.4$ Quarts
B) 440 Quarts
C) 44 Quarts
D)

question 127

Multiple Choice

Determine the constant of variation for the stated condition.
-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 70 feet and 10 -foot walls requires 7 quarts of paint, find the amount of paint needed to cover the walls of a room with a perimeter of 55 feet and 8 -foot walls.

• A) \(4.4\) quarts
• B) 440 quarts
• C) 44 quarts
• D) \(8.8\) quarts

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