A Rectangular Parking Lot Is 251

question 48

Multiple Choice

A rectangular parking lot is 251.5 feet long and 178.5 feet wide. A 55-gallon drum of asphalt sealer covers 4,000 square feet and costs $96.50. Find the cost to seal the parking lot. (Sealer can only be purchased in full drums.)

• A) $772
• B) $1,108
• C) $965
• D) $1,148
• E) $1,158

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