Question

Sonia wanted to buy new carpet for her L-shaped room. What is the area of this room?



A.
242 sq ft

B.
302 sq ft

C.
53 sq ft

D.
340 sq ft

Answer 1

i think A @jim_thompson5910

Answer 2

@CrazyCountryGirl

Answer 3

OK, hold on. :) Let me see if I can figure it out.

Answer 4

I know the perimeter is 53 feet.

Answer 5

LOL, I'm not good with area. Tell me how you got A.

Answer 6

20*17=340
17-10=7
20-6=14
14*7=98
340-98=242

Answer 7

I THINK you right. I would get another opinion though. @mathstudent55 Can you help him?

Answer 8

@jim_thompson5910

Answer 9

i am a girl

Answer 10

Sorry her. :)

Answer 11

it is fine

Answer 12

here is like a part 2:'
Which two expressions could be used to calculate the area of her room?



A.
(17 • 20) – (14 • 10)

B.
(17 • 6) + (20 • 10)

C.
(17 • 20) – (7 • 14)

D.
(17• 6) + (14 • 10)

Answer 13

242 is correct

Answer 14

and for the next part, they just want you to write out the expression you used to calculate the area

Answer 15

i think it is C and D

Answer 16

very good

Answer 17

you know your stuff

Answer 18

Thanks. I am posting these to make sure i have them right. i don't want to get them wrong