Question

For the purpose of purchasing new baseboard and​ carpet, complete parts a and b below.
a. Find the area and perimeter of the room​ (neglecting doors).
b. Identify whether baseboard has to do with area or perimeter and the same with carpet.

The room is 9ft x 8ft

Answer 1

Answer:

(a)i. Area=72 square feet

ii. Perimeter =34 feet

(b) Baseboard - perimeter

Carpet - area

Step-by-step explanation:

The room is 9ft x 8ft, therefore it is rectangular shaped.

Length=9ft; Breadth=8ft

(a)i. Area of a Rectangle= Length X Breadth

Area of the room=8X9=72 square feet

ii. Perimeter of a Rectangle=2(Length+Breadth)

Perimeter of the room=2(8+9)=2 X 17 =34 feet

(b) A baseboard goes around the edge or boundary of the room, so it has to do with perimeter

A carpet covers the entire floor so it has to do with the area of the room.