Question:
Mandana is ordering new tile for her kitchen floor. The area of the floor is 119.9 square feet, and she wants to order between 15% and 20% extra of the materials. Which of the following is a reasonable amount of tile for Mandana to order?
A. 134 square feet
B. 140 square feet
C. 137 square feet
D. 145 square feet
Answer:
B. 140 square feet is a reasonable amount of tile for Mandana to order
Explanation:
Total area of the floor = 119.4 square feet
If Mandana is ordering 15% extra, the the tile will be
= 119.4 + 15% 119.4
=
=
= 119.4 + 17.91
=137.31 square feet
If Mandana is ordering 20% extra, the the tile will be
= 119.4 + 20% 119.4b
=
=
= 119.4 + 23.88
= 143.28 square feet
Thus from the options
134< 137< 137.31 < 140< 143.28< 145