Question

Each side of a square classroom is 7 meters long. The school wants to replace the carpet in the classroom with new carpet that costs $25.00 per square meter. How much will the new carpet cost?

Answer 1

$1,225
The area of the room is length x width. 7 x 7 = 49
49 x $25 is $1225

Answer 2

$175. The new carpet will cost $175.

Explanation:

7 meters long

$25.00 PER square meter

7 x $25.00 = 175