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Mrs. Casen plans to have 3 3/4 rolls of carpet installed in her new house. The cost of the carpet including installation is $450 per 1/2 carpet roll. How much will Mrs. Cassen be charged for the carpet and installation?

1. 1368
2. 2736
3. 3420
4. 3420

User Daniel Himmelstein
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Answer:

$3375

Explanation:

3 3/4 ÷ 1/2

=15/4 × 2/1

=7 1/2

7 1/2 multiply by carpet cost

7 1/2 × 450

= $3375

(your 3rd and 4th option in the multiple choice are the same btw)

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