SOLUTION: A room measures 17 by 29 feet. How much would it cost to carpet the room if the carpet sells for $30 per square yard?

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Question 502799: A room measures 17 by 29 feet. How much would it cost to carpet the room if the carpet sells for $30 per square yard?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Divide feet by 3 to get yards
Divide square feet by +3%2A3+=+9+ to get square yards
given:
The area of the room is +17%2A29+=+493+ square feet
+493%2F9+=+54.778+ square yards
+30%2A54.7778+=+1643.333+
The cost is $1,643.33