Question

You want to have your carpet cleaned in your living room which measures 12’ by 14’. Company A charges $2.75 per square foot and company B charges $450 per room. Which company should you hire to get a better deal?

Answer 1

Answer: Company B

Explanation:

First we must calculate the area of the carpet. Variable A represents area.

`14*12=A`

`A=168`

So the area of the carpet is 168 square feet.

To find what company A will charge we will multiply the 168 by 2.75 they charge per square foot.

`168*2.75= Company A\\`

Company A charges, $462, while Company B will charge $450 for the one room.

This means Company B has the better price.