Question

Tile Math INC. is the new "hip" file company in town. Bass Pro Shop Headquarters in

Springfield, MO asked Tile Math, INC to put together two options of a new tile design in the
lobby. The first option is in the shape of a hendecagon, with side length nine feet where
the materials cost $3.00 per square foot. The second option is in the shape of a nonagon
with side length of 11 feet where the materials.cost $4.50 per square foot,
Determine which option for Bass Pro is more cost effective.

Answer 1

The Hendecagon

Explanation:

The area of the Hendecagon is 758.617 ft^2,

758.617 * $3 = $2,275.85

The area of the Nonagon is 748.001 ft^2

748.001 * $4.5 = $3,366.00