David wants to spread wildflower seeds in a rectangular field that is 60 feet wide and 70 feet long. Each package of wildflower seeds covers about 175 square feet and costs $6.95. Which of the following amounts is closest to the total cost of the wildflower seeds David needs for this field?
F$24.00
G$170.00
H$604.00
J$310.0

Question

David wants to spread wildflower seeds in a rectangular field that is 60 feet wide and 70 feet long. Each package of wildflower seeds covers about 175 square feet and costs $6.95. Which of the following amounts is closest to the total cost of the wildflower seeds David needs for this field?
F$24.00
G$170.00
H$604.00
J$310.0

anonymous · Answer

Area is 60 ft times 70 ft. Which is 4,200 square feet.

Divide 4,200 square feet by 175 square feet and you will get the number of packages needed. 

Multiply the number of packages needed by $6.95 to give you the total cost. 

Then find the answer closest to the the total cost