Question

Select the best answer Wood floors are being refinished in an office. If the room is a square with 15 foot 6 inch sides, what will it cost to have the floor refinished at $5.98 per square foot?

Answer 1

`\$1,436.70`

Explanation:

we know that

`1\ ft=12\ in`

step 1

Convert 15 foot 6 inch to feet

`15\ ft\ 6\ in=15+(6/12)=15.5\ ft`

step 2

Find the area of the room

The area of the square room is

`A=15.5^(2)=240.25\ ft^(2)`

step 3

Find the cost

`5.98*(240.25)=\$1,436.70`