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 m any square feet of carpet should she buy? A. 45 square feet B. 49.5 square feet C. 55 square feet D. 59.5 square feet

Answer 1

Answer:

49.5 square feet.

Step-by-step explanation:

6 by 7.5 means 6 x 7.5.

6 x 7.5 = 45

She wants to by 10% extra.

45 is 100% so multiply 45 by 1.1.

45 x 1.1 = 49.5