Sancho paints the new sign for his bike shop. One quart of paint covers 200 square
feet, and Sancho plans on applying three coats of paint. One quart of paint cost
$8.97. What is the square footage of his sign and ow much must Sancho spend to
paint the sign?

Sancho paints the new sign for his bike shop One quart of paint covers 200 square feet and Sancho plans on applying three coats of paint One quart of paint cost class=

Respuesta :

Slit the shape into a rectangle and two triangles:

Rectangle = 9 x 8 = 72 sq. Ft.

Triangle = 1/2 x 8 x 2.5 = 10 sq. Ft x 2 = 20 sq. Ft.

Total area = 72 + 20 = 92 sq. Ft.


3 coats x 92 = 276 sq ft worth of paint.

1 quart covers 200 so he would need to buy 2 quarts:

2 x $8.97 = $17.94 total