SOLUTION: I need to carpet 2 rooms. One room is 9ft x 12ft. the other is 12ft. by 12ft. If I have 50 sq. yds. of carpet on hand, how many square yards will I have left after I finish the j

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Question 478959: I need to carpet 2 rooms. One room is 9ft x 12ft. the other is 12ft. by 12ft. If I have 50 sq. yds. of carpet on hand, how many square yards will I have left after I finish the job?
Answer by Alan3354(30993) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
9*12 = 108 sq ft
12*12 = 144 sq ft
= 252 sq ft
= 28 sq yds used