Question

What will it cost to carpet a rectangular floor 18 by 16 feet if the carpet costs $15 a square yard?​

Answer 1

$1440

Explanation:

First find the the area with feet.

18*16=288

Now convert into sq. yards

288/3=96

Finally, multiply 96 by 15

96*15=1440

$1440

Answer 2

$1440

Explanation:

It will cost $1440 to carpet a rectangular floor 18 by 16 feet if the carpet costs $15 a square yard.

18 feet ⋅ 16 feet = 288

288 feet ÷ 3 = 96

96 ⋅ 15 = 1440