Question

The sides of a square bedroom measure 3.5 yards. If car pet cost $16 per square yard,how much will it cost to cover the floor?

Answer 1

the answer is 96

Explanation:

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Answer 2

The area of a square is the length of its side, squared. So, if the side measures 3.5, the area is

`3.5^2 = 12.25`

Each of these square yards costs 16 dollars, so the total price is

`12.25 * 16 = 196`