Question

Vedant received two quotes for new carpet for his home. The quote from Company A is $0.15 less per square foot than the quote from Company B. If Vedant plans to buy 1,200 square feet of carpet, how do his total costs from the two companies compare? Company A is cheaper by $180. Company B is cheaper by $180. Company A is cheaper by $8,000. Company B is cheaper by $8,000.

Answer 1

Company A is cheaper by $ 180.

Explanation:

Given,

The quote from Company A is $0.15 less per square foot than the quote from Company B,

That is,

Quote from Company B for 1 square foot - quote from Company A for 1 square foot = $ 0.15

Quote from Company B for 1200 square feet - quote from Company A for 12 square feet = 1200 × 0.15 = $ 180,

Hence, for buying 1,200 square feet of carpet company A is cheaper by $180 than company B.

First option is correct.

Answer 2

1200 x 0.15 = 180

so company a is cheaper by 180 dollars