Question

The figure shows a blueprint of a dining room, kitchen, and living room. Each square has a side length of 1/4 inch. Hardwood floors cost $11 per square foot. What is the cost of hardwood flooring for the dining room?

The cost of the hardwood flooring for the dining room is $
.

Answer 1

• Side:-1/4in=0.25in

Area:-

• side²
• 0.25²
• 0.0625in²

Cost:-

• 0.0625(11)
• 0.6875$

Answer 2

Explanation:

Each square has a side length of 1/4 inch but you have said each square=1/4

Once you have found the amount of 1/4 inches you multiply the two numbers together, only then do you multiply it to $11 for the square area.