Question

A rectangular billboard is 30 feet by 18 feet. If a gallon of paint covers 250 square feet, how many gallons should be purchased to cover the entire board? [5 STARS + Thanks + 10 PTS.]
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 3 gallons

Step-by-step explanation:

30 ft × 18 ft = 540 ft²

540 ft² ÷ 250 = 2.16

2.16 is not an option so you would have to buy 3 gallons and only use 2.16 gallons.