Question

1.
Mandana is ordering new tile for her kitchen floor. The area of the floor is 110.7 square feet, and she wants to order between 15% and 20% extra of the materials. Which of the following is a reasonable amount of tile for Mandana to order?

134 square feet
131 square feet
124 square feet
126 square feet

Answer 1

will fan and medal

Answer 2

anyone

Answer 3

pls help

Answer 4

@kxttxn have an idea?

Answer 5

and..... you left...ok guys thnx

Answer 6

HELP AHAHAH

Answer 7

sorry I went offline for a bit (I'm at work and had a call). I will look at the problem and see if I can help

Answer 8

ok its fine thnx

Answer 9

Okay, so 15% of 110.7 is 16.605, while 20% is 22.14. If she wants to go between 15% and 20% more than 110.7, what would be the most reasonable amount to buy?

Answer 10

c?

Answer 11

No, C would be even less than 15% more. 15% more would make 127.305, while 20% more makes 132.84

Answer 12

So going by that, which number would be between 15% and 20%?

Answer 13

uh idk

Answer 14

let me re read and think for a sec

Answer 15

i still dont know but thnx

Answer 16

Only one of the options is in between 127.305 and and 132.84

Answer 17

ok

Answer 18

is it b?

Answer 19

Yup! :)

Answer 20

yay thankyou