A recreation room has the following dimensions. Carpeting will cost $9.00 a square yard. How many square yards of carpet will be needed and how much will it cost? Include correct units at each stage within your solution.
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area1 = 10*22 =220 sq. yd
area2 = 8*8 = 64 sq.yd
area3 = 1/2*8*10 = 40 sq.yd

area total rqd = 324 sq. yd

cost of carpet = 324* 9.00 = $2916.00

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A recreation room has the following dimensions. Carpeting will cost $9.00 a square yard. How many square yards of carpet will be needed and how much will it cost? Include correct units at each stage within your solution.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/62474130@N03/6027884427/

area1 = 10*22 =220 sq. yd
area2 = 8*8 = 64 sq.yd
area3 = 1/2*8*10 = 40 sq.yd

area total rqd = 324 sq. yd

cost of carpet = 324* 9.00 = $2916.00

anonymous · Answer

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shadowfiend · Answer

Looks right from where I'm sitting! :)