Question

How much carpet is needed to cover 2 rooms, one of which is 12 ft by 6 ft and the other 10 ft by 8 ft?

Answer 1

152 square feet

Explanation:

The area of a rectangle is the product of its length and width. The total area of carpet required is the sum of the areas of the two rooms:

carpet area = (12 ft)(6 ft) +(10 ft)(80 ft) = 72 ft^2 +80 ft^2

carpet area = 152 ft^2