Question

The Millers are getting new carpet in their basement. How many total square feet of carpet will they need to buy?

Answer 1

125 feet

step by step explanation:

i dont know how to explain it but you have to draw a line in the box where the shape is creating a small other rectangle if that makes sense. so it breaks it into 2 shapes, one that is 9 by 10 and one that is 5 by 7 because 16 - 9 is 7. its sounds confusing but 125 is the answer

Answer 2

They will need 125 square feet

You have to find the area of the total which will be :
16 x 10 = 160 square feet

Then find the small area that is missing
5 x 7 = 35 square feet

Subtract: 160 - 35 = 125 square feet