martin needs 3.25 gallons of red paint for his small barn and 1.25 gallons of paint for his shed. he spends…

martin needs 3.25 gallons of red paint for his small barn and 1.25 gallons of paint for his shed. he spends $81 on paint. how much does the paint cost per gallon?\n$18.00\n$24.54\n$27.00\n$40.50

martin needs 3.25 gallons of red paint for his small barn and 1.25 gallons of paint for his shed. he spends $81 on paint. how much does the paint cost per gallon?\n$18.00\n$24.54\n$27.00\n$40.50

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total gallons

$3.25 + 1.25=4.5$ (gallons)

Step2: Find cost per gallon

$81\div4.5 = 18$ (dollars per gallon)

Answer:

A. $18.00