document.write( "Question 359195: You are carpeting a room that has a length of 10ft. and a width of 14ft. The cost of carpeting is $3.50 per square foot and there is a $225 installation fee. What is the total cost for the new carpeting if there is a 6% tax on the carpet and installation? \n" ); document.write( "

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document.write( "Hi,
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document.write( "Taking it a step at a time
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document.write( "1) the amount of sq ft to be carpeted
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document.write( "10ft*14ft = 140ft^2\r
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document.write( "2) amount carpet would cost
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document.write( "140ft^2*$3.50/ft^2 = $490\r
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document.write( "3) carpet plus installation fee
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document.write( "$490 + $225 = $715
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document.write( "4)Amount of tax at 6%
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document.write( ".06*$715 = $42.90\r
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document.write( "4) total cost
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document.write( "$715 + $42.90 = $757.90 \n" );
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