Question

A contractor brought 12.6 ft.² of sheet metal. She had used 3.7 ft.² so far and has $267 Worth of sheet metal remaining. The equation 12.6 X -3.7 X equals 267 represent how much sheet metal germinating in the cost of the remaining amount. How much does sheet metal cost per square foot?

Answer 1

12.6x - 3.7 x= 267

8.9x = 267

x= 267/8.9=30

x= per square foot charge = 30 $