Question

How many square feet of hardwood flooring are required for a living room floor, of L.22'-0"x W.12'-"W.x13'-9"? Allow 15% for waste

Answer 1

303.6ft² or 347.88 ft²

Explanation:

The question is on area

The dimensions of the living room are given as;

Length= L = 22'-0"

Width= W= 12' -0" or 13'- 9"

Area= L× W

22'×12'=264ft²

Allow 15% waste

264× 115/100 =303.6ft²

or

Length= 22' and width = 13' 9"

change 9" to ft ⇒1'=12"...........................divide by 12"

9/12=0.75'................add to 13'

13'+0.75'=13.75'

Area=L×W

22'×13.75'=302.5ft²

Add 15% allowed waste

302.5 × 115/100 =347.88 ft²