SOLUTION: Topic: Measurement Making curtains for a window that is 6 feet wide and 3 feet high.The length of the fabric must be 1 1/2 times the width of window ,the fabric needs to be an e

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Question 451316: Topic: Measurement
Making curtains for a window that is 6 feet wide and 3 feet high.The length of the fabric must be 1 1/2 times the width of window ,the fabric needs to be an extra foot wide for the hems.
How many square feet of material is needed?
The fabric costs $8.00 per square yard,how much does it cost to make the curtains?
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Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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(6x1-1/2)(3+1)=9x4=36 sq.ft.
36x$8.00=$288.00..