Question

Valeria's living room is 9 meters wide and 10 meters long. She wants to install green carpet that costs $5.00 per square meter. How much will it cost to buy enough carpet for the living room?

Answer 1

$450

Explanation:

9x10=90 meters

90x5=$450

Answer 2

$450

Explanation:

cost = area × price per square meter

cost = LW × $5/m²

cost = 90 m² × $5/m²

cost = $450