Question

A room measures 12 1/2 feet on each side. How many square feet of carpeting will be needed to completely cover the floor?

A) 25
B) 50
C) 144 1/4
D) 156 1/4

I have the right answer, show work please

Answer 1

156 1/4

Explanation:

Assume the room is a square.

side = 12 1/2 ft

area = (side)²

area = (12 1/2 ft)²

area = (12 1/2 ft) × (12 1/2 ft)

area = (144 + 6 + 6 + 1/4) ft²

area = 156 1/4 ft²