Question

1. Your mother said you could have new carpeting in your room if you compute

the amount of carpeting needed and the cost. The length of your room is 18.5
feet and the width is 17 feet. The cost of a medium grade of carpeting is $20 per
square yard.
a. How much carpeting will you need for your room?
b. How much will it cost to recarpet your room?

Answer 1

A) 34.94444 square yards

B) $698.89

Explanation:

17x18.5=314.5 square feet

314.5÷9=34.94444 square yards

a) 34.94444 square yards

34.94444x20=698.8888

b) $698.89