A new homeowner plans to paint a bedroom, with no paint used on the floor and ceiling. The floor of the room is rectangular 18 feet by 13 feet The walls are 9 feet tall...

Question

A new homeowner plans to paint a bedroom, with no paint used on the floor and ceiling.

1. The floor of the room is rectangular 18 feet by 13 feet
2. The walls are 9 feet tall
3. There is a doorway on one wall that is 3 feet by 7 feet, where no paint is needed.
4. One can of paint can 150 square feet

Assuming the new homeowner needs to apply two coats of paint, what is the minimum number of cans of paint the homeowner needs?

A) 4 cans

B) 8 cans

C) 19 cans

D) 25 cans

Answer 1