Question

Olivia is carpeting her living room. It is 6-by-7.5 feet. If she wants to buy 10 percent extra for waste, how many square feet of carpet should she buy?

Answer 1

-49.5 square feet

Explanation:

Found the area of 6 x -7.5 = -45

-45 x .10 (10%)= -4.5

-45+-4.5=-49.5