SOLUTION: You are carpeting a room that has a length of 10ft. and a width of 14ft. The cost of carpeting is $3.50 per square foot and there is a $225 installation fee. What is the total cost

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Question 359195: You are carpeting a room that has a length of 10ft. and a width of 14ft. The cost of carpeting is $3.50 per square foot and there is a $225 installation fee. What is the total cost for the new carpeting if there is a 6% tax on the carpet and installation?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,
Taking it a step at a time
1) the amount of sq ft to be carpeted
10ft*14ft = 140ft^2
2) amount carpet would cost
140ft^2*$3.50/ft^2 = $490
3) carpet plus installation fee
$490 + $225 = $715
4)Amount of tax at 6%
.06*$715 = $42.90
4) total cost
$715 + $42.90 = $757.90