A rectangular parking lot is 255.5 feet long and 172.5 feet wide. A 55-gallon drum of asphalt sealer covers 4,000 square feet and costs $97.50. Find the cost to seal the parking lot. (Sealer can only be purchased in full drums.)
A) $780
B) $1,120
C) $1,365
D) $1,180
E) $1,170

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The area of the parking lot is 255.5 feet * 172.5 feet = 44,073.75 square feet. The number of drums needed = 44,073.75 square feet / 4,000 square feet/drum = 11.0184375 drums. Since sealer can only be purchased in full drums, 12 drums are needed. The cost = 12 drums * $97.50/drum = $1,170.

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