SOLUTION: The question says: A classroom floor will be covered with carpet. Which formula is needed to find the amount of carpet needed? P = 2l+ 2w v = l x w x h a = l x w p = 4s

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Question 1071018: The question says:
A classroom floor will be covered with carpet. Which formula is needed to find the amount of carpet needed?
P = 2l+ 2w
v = l x w x h
a = l x w
p = 4s
The answer is area right? a = l x w
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Yes.

Rectangular floor, assumed unless described otherwise; two dimensions, Length and width, so w%2AL or L%2Aw.

Avoid using "l" for a variable because it appears as the digit or number "1" or "ONE".