SOLUTION: Find the cost of carpeting the following rectangular rooms: Dimensions 15 ft x 11 ft; cost $30/yd2.. An help isgreatly appreciated. The answer is $550. I'm just not sure how to wo

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Question 357406: Find the cost of carpeting the following rectangular
rooms: Dimensions 15 ft x 11 ft; cost $30/yd2.. An help isgreatly appreciated. The answer is $550. I'm just not sure how to work m way through this problem
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

*note: Area = l*w. ALL measurements need to be the same units

15' = 5 yds, 11' = 11/3 yds

5yd * (11yd/3) = 55/3 yd^2 

55yd/3 * $30/yd =  55*10 = $550