Question

mrs.bowman designed the rug shown. If it cost 22 $ per square foot to make, how much will Mrs.bowman pay for the rug

Answer 1

Mrs.bowman will pay $687.50 for the rug

Explanation:

see the attached figure to better understand the problem

step 1

Find the area of the rug

The area of the rectangular rug is

`A=(6.25)(5)=31.25\ ft^2`

step 2

Find how much will Mrs.bowman pay for the rug

Multiply the area of the rug by $22 per square foot

`31.25(22)=\$687.50`

therefore

Mrs.bowman will pay $687.50 for the rug