Question

If the cost to purchase and install carpet is $4 per square foot, how much will it cost to put carpet in the family room and hallway?

Answer 1

The first step is to section the given daigram. It would be shown in the diagram below

Looking at the diagram,

Area of family room = 5.5 * 24 = 132 square feet

Area of hallway = 15.5 * 4 = 62 square feet

Total area to be covered with carpet is

132 + 62 = 194 square feet

Since the cost per square foot is $4, then the cost of putting carpet in the family room and hallway is

194 * 4 = $776* 4 = $776