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document.write( "\"Dana buys a peice of carpet that measures 20 sq. yds.. Will she be able to completely cover a rectengular floor that measures 12.5 ft. by 16.5 ft?\" \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #103863 by edjones(8007)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 12.5*16.5=206.25 ft^2 \n" ); document.write( "1 yd^2=9 ft^2 \n" ); document.write( "206.25/9=22.9 yd^2 which is larger than the area of the carpet. \n" ); document.write( "No. (answer) \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "Ed \n" ); document.write( " |