Question

Your parents have decided to install new carpeting in your room, which is rectangular and measures 10 feet by 12 feet. They want to spend at most $200 on the carpeting. At the flooring store, carpeting is sold by the square foot. How much money will your parents spend per square foot for carpeting?

Answer 1

Answer:

$1.67 per square foot

Step-by-step explanation:

First find the area of the carpet.

A=l times w

A-10(12)

A=120 square feet

Now divide 200 by 120

to find the price divide 200 by 120.

The total cost is rounded to $1.67 per square foot or round it to as many digits in your problem.