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You bought carpet for a room that measures 18 feet by 14 feet Carpet costs $4.00 per square yard. How much did you pay?

User Alelom
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Answer:

$112

Explanation:

18 × 14 = 252

252 ft = 84 yrds

84 yrds = 28 sq yrds

4 × 28 = 112

User Ranguard
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Explanation:

The area of the carpet is 18 * 14 = 252 sq. ft. In one sq. yard there are 3 * 3 = 9 square feet so 252 / 9 = 28 sq. yards. That means you pay 28 * 4 = $112.

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