Question

Margo wants new carpet and a new wallpaper border for her bedroom. The room is 5.7 yards long and 6 7 8 yards wide. About how many square yards of carpet will she need? About how many yards of wallpaper border will she need?

Answer 1

39.19 yards^2

25.15 yards

Explanation:

To determine the squares square yards of carpet needed, we have to determine the area of the room

The room is shaped like a rectangle

area of a rectangle = length x breadth

5.7 x 6 7/8

To multiply, convert 6 7/8 to a decimal

to do this, divide 7 by 8. Add the value gotten to 6

5.7 x 6.875 =39.19 yards^2

To determine the yards needed for the border, calculate the perimeter of the room

Perimeter = 2 x (length + breadth)

2 x(5.7 + 6.875) = 25.15 yards