Final answer:
To determine the cost for new flooring in the living/dining room, calculate the room's area from the floor plan and multiply by the cost per square foot for either DIY installation ($5.92) or professional installation ($10.92).
Step-by-step explanation:
The question requires a calculation of the cost of flooring for a living/dining room based on the price per square foot of laminate flooring, considering two scenarios: a) if Nancy installs the flooring herself and b) if the flooring is installed by the flooring company. Without the actual measurements of the living/dining room provided in the problem, we cannot give a definitive answer to Nancy's question. However, the general approach to solve this problem would be as follows:
- Determine the area of the living/dining room by multiplying its length by its width (Area = length × width), using the measurements given on the floor plans.
- Calculate the total DIY cost by multiplying the area by $5.92, the cost per square foot if Nancy installs the flooring herself.
- Calculate the total cost with company installation by multiplying the area by $10.92, the cost per square foot if the flooring company installs the flooring.
Once these calculations have been completed, Nancy will have the total cost for each option to make an informed decision based on her budget and preferences.