Question

A warehouse is for rent downtown. The rate is $15 per square foot per month. Space measures 40 ft x 22 ft. How much will it cost to rent this warehouse for a year?

Answer 1

158,400

Explanation:

Answer 2

`\$158,400`

Explanation:

step 1

Find the area of the warehouse

`A=(40)(22)=880\ ft^(2)`

step 2

Remember that one year is equal to 12 months

step 3

Find the cost to rent the warehouse for a year

Multiply the area by $15 per square foot per month and then multiply by 12 months

so

`880(15)(12)=\$158,400`