Question

An art gallery sells paintings at $0.35 per square inch. formulas show calculator select the best answer if a painting is 2 feet 3 inches by 3 feet 5 inches, how much would the painting cost? $193.73 $387.45 $498.15 $3,162.86

Answer 1

Answer:

$\ 387.45$

Step-by-step explanation:

we know that

$1\ ft=12\ in$

step 1

Convert the dimensions of the painting to inches

$2ft\ 3in=2*12+3=27\ in$

$3ft\ 5in=3*12+5=41\ in$

step 2

Find the area of the painting

$A=27*41=1,107\ in^{2}$

step 3

Find the cost

$1,107\ in^{2}*0.35(\ /in^{2})=\ 387.45$