PROBLEM SOLVING In a blueprint, each square has a side length of $\frac{1}{4}$
inch.
A reduced drawing of a blueprint. The bedroom has 5 square along the length and 4 squares along the width. The bathroom has 4 squares along the length and 2 squares along the width. The living room has 7 squares along the length and 4 squares along the width.
a. Ceramic tile costs $5 per square foot. How much does it cost to tile the bathroom?
It would cost $
to tile the bathroom.
b. Carpet costs $18 per square yard. How much does it cost to carpet the bedroom and living room?
It would cost $
to carpet the bedroom and living room.
