You Are Painting Two Walls of a Store, One Measuring

question 16

Multiple Choice

You are painting two walls of a store, one measuring 80 ft by 10 ft and the other measuring 60 ft by 10 ft. The paint costs $17.50 per gallon, and each gallon of paint will cover 200 ft². What is the cost to paint the two walls?

• A) $59.50
• B) $122.50
• C) $152.50
• D) $92.50
• E) $420.00

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