Question

(a)

Stephen and Karen are getting the floor redone in their house. Company A charges $215 and $0.50 per square foot to install carpet. Company B charges $100 and $0.75 per square foot to install carpet.

Determine which company would be a better choice if Stephen and Karen were having 400 square feet of carpet installed. Justify your answer using
math

Answer 1

Company B

Explanation:

Given. That :

Company A:

Initial charge = $215

Charge per square foot = 0.50

Company B:

Initial charge = $100

Charge per square foot = 0.75

Which company if installing 400 square feet of carpet :

Company A:

Total bill:

$215 + 0.50(400) =$415

Company B:

Total bill:

$100 + 0.75(400) = $400

Hence, Company B will be a better option as the total cost is cheaper than company As cost.