document.write( "Question 1158744: A rectangular living room measures 12 feet by 10 feet. A carpet placed on the floor leaves a border of 2 feet wide all around it. What is the area if the border? My answer is 72. i don't know if my answer for this problem is correct.. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #781729 by Theo(13342)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! the room is 12 feet by 10 feet. \n" ); document.write( "take away 2 feet each end of the room and the carpet is 8 feet by 6 feet. \n" ); document.write( "area of the room is 12 * 10 = 120 square feet. \n" ); document.write( "are of the carpet is 8 * 6 = 48 square feet. \n" ); document.write( "120 - 48 = 72 square feet. \n" ); document.write( "area of the border is 72 square feet. \n" ); document.write( "you got it right. \n" ); document.write( "congratulations !!!!! \n" ); document.write( "here's a picture. \n" ); document.write( " ![]() \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |