Question

You need to buy a 23 ft by 15 ft section of carpet. It costs $49.50 per square yard.

How much does this section of carpet cost?

Answer 1

$5692.50.

Explanation:

Divide 345 by 3 and the quotient should be 115 square yards. Now it costs $49.50 PER square yards, so $49.50 x 115 = $5692.50.