Question

Find the estimate and briefly explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

Answer:

$35.97

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Dimensions of homecoming float = 9 ft $\times$ 16 ft

Area covered by a quart of paint = 53 sq ft

Cost of a quart of paint = $11.99

To find:

Cost of painting the homecoming float = ?

Solution:

First of all, let us find the area of homecoming float which is to be painted.

Area = Length $\times$ Width = 9 $\times$ 16 = 144 sq ft

Quart needed to cover 53 sq ft = 1

Quart needed to cover 1 sq ft = $\frac{1}{53}$

Quart needed to cover 144 sq ft = $\frac{1}{53}\times 144 = 2.716 \approx 3$

So, 3 quarts will be needed.

Cost of 1 quart = $11.99

Cost of 3 quarts = $11.99 $\times$ 3 = $35.97