Solve the Variation Problem

question 199

Multiple Choice

Solve the variation problem.
-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 40 feet and 8-foot walls requires 3.2 quarts of paint, find the amount of paint needed to cover the walls of a room with a perimeter of 45 feet and 8-foot walls.

• A)7.2 quarts
• B)3.6 quarts
• C)360 quarts
• D)36 quarts

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