document.write( "Question 1026340: This monument in the shape of a square pyramid was built in a park.\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "The height of the pyramid is 20ft. The base length of the pyramid is 24ft.\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "The four lateral faces of the pyramid will be painted. Both paint types will be used on the monument.\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "The cost per gallon of the regular paint is $35. The Paint coverage (square feet per gallon) is 200 for the regular paint. \r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "The cost per gallon of the metallic paint is $100. The Paint coverage (square feet per gallon) is 80 for the metallic paint.\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "The regular paint will require 2 coats, and the metallic paint will require 1 coat. Both paint types are sold only by the gallon. What is the least amount of money that should be budgeted to paint the monument?
\n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #641640 by mananth(16946)\"\" \"About 
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Regular paint 2 coats 200sq.ft /gallon\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "1119.54*2/200= 11.2 gallons = 12 gallons\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "12*35= 390\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "1119.54/80= 13.99 gallons - 13 gallons\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "13*100 =1300\r
\n" ); document.write( "
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "390+1300= $1690 Budget
\n" ); document.write( "
\n" );