SOLUTION: Carpet costs $12 per square yard. How much will it cost to carpet a room that is 180 square feet?

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Question 1137229: Carpet costs $12 per square yard.
How much will it cost to carpet a room that is 180 square feet?
Answer by ikleyn(52775) About Me  (Show Source):
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1  yard = 3 feet.


1 square yard = 9 square feet.


180 square feet = 180%2F9 = 20 square yard.


The cost = 20*12 dollars.