Parvati bought 8 gallons of paint for a project. The kind of paint she bought is priced by the gallon. In total, the paint cost $144.

Question

Parvati bought 8 gallons of paint for a project. The kind of paint she bought is priced by the gallon. In total, the paint cost $144.

Which person bought the same kind of paint as Parvati?

A.
Brandon bought 5 gallons of paint for $90.

B.
Trevor bought 6 gallons of paint for $114.

C.
Natasha bought 7 gallons of paint for $143.

D.
Danaia bought 9 gallons of paint for $152.

Answer 1

Parvati bought 8 gallons of paint for a project. The kind of paint she bought is priced by the gallon. In total, the paint cost $144.

The correct answer is C. Natasha bought 7 gallons of paint for $143. This is the closest option to Parvati's purchase of 8 gallons for $144.