d. 4813 13. It costs a painting contractor \( \$ 230 \) per syurare foot to paint a waill whath will it cost to paint an 864.5 square foot whal? Round to the rearest ceent a. \( \$ 204.88 \) b. \( \$ 2,04588 \) c. \( \$ 2,848.88 \) d. \( \$ 2,888.86 \)

Let's clarify and solve the problem step by step. **Given:** - **Cost per square foot:** \$230 - **Area to be painted:** 864.5 square feet **Calculation:** \[ \text{Total Cost} = \text{Cost per square foot} \times \text{Area} \] \[ \text{Total Cost} = \$230 \times 864.5 \] \[ \text{Total Cost} = \$198,835.00 \] **However**, looking at the multiple-choice options provided: a. \$204.88 b. \$2,045.88 c. \$2,848.88 d. \$2,888.86 There seems to be a discrepancy because \$198,835.00 is not among the options. This suggests there might be a typographical error in the cost per square foot. **Possible Correction:** If the intended cost per square foot was **\$2.30** instead of **\$230**, the calculation would be: \[ \text{Total Cost} = \$2.30 \times 864.5 = \$1,988.35 \] This still doesn't match any of the provided options. However, the closest option is: **d. \$2,888.86** Given the context and the available choices, the most appropriate answer is: **Answer:** d. \$2,888.86