Question

Art galleries often price paintings by the square inch. If a painting measures 22.5 inches b 34 inches and cost $4.15 per square inch, what is the selling price for the painting?

Answer 1

$317.475 is the selling price for the painting

Explanation:

First find the area of the painting, A= lw; 22.5 inches×34 inches = 76.5 in²

You are given the cost per square inch is $4.15, therefore multiply

76.5 ×4.15 = $317.475 or if you need to round to whole number $317.