Question

You need to put carpet in a rectangular room that measures 24 feet by 18 feet at acost of $14.50 per square yard. Assuming that you can buy precisely the amountof carpet you need, how much will the carpet for the room cost?

Answer 1

$696

Explanation:

24 feet = 24/3 = 8 yds

18 feet = 18/3 = 6 yards

6 * 8 = 48 yds^2

48 * 14.50 = 696 dollars

Answer 2