SOLUTION: Elly's room measures 78 inches by 96 inches. Sarah's room measures 66 inches by 108 inches. They want to combine their rooms. How large will the new room be?

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Question 1009644: Elly's room measures 78 inches by 96 inches. Sarah's room measures 66 inches by 108 inches. They want to combine their rooms. How large will the new room be?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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area of new room = (78in)(96in) + (66in)(108in)
area of new room = (7488 sq in) + (7128 sq in)
area of new room = 14616 sq in = 101.5 sq ft