Question

Q. You are carpeting a boardroom which measures 16 feet by 14.5 feet with a carpet that costs $18.50 per square foot of finished space. How much will the carpet flooring cost?

A. $232
B. $4,144
C. $4,292
D. $4,322

Answer 1

$4,292

Explanation:

16 x 14.5 = 232

18.50 x 232 = 4,292

Answer 2

The carpet flooring will cost $4,292 (option C)

Explanation:

Hi, to solve this problem we have to apply the formula of the area of a rectangle to obtain the area of the floor:

A = W x L

Where:

A: area

W: Width: 14.5 feet

L: Length: 16 feet

Solving:

• A = 14.5 ft x 16 ft =232 ft ²

Now that we have the area, we simply have to multiply it by the cost of a square foot of finished space ($18.50)

• 232ft ²x $18.50 = $4,292

The carpet flooring will cost $4,292 (option C)