SOLUTION: The Miller’s family room measures 17 feet by 20 feet. They are covering the floor with square tiles that measure 1 foot on a side and cost $ 0.97 each. How much will they spend on

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Question 480803: The Miller’s family room measures 17 feet by 20 feet. They are covering the floor with square tiles that measure 1 foot on a side and cost $ 0.97 each. How much will they spend on the tile?
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Answer by Tatiana_Stebko(1539) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1. The area of the room is A=17%2A20=340square feet
2. The area of the 1 square tile is a=1%2A1=1square foot
3. They need 340%2F1=340 tiles
4. They will spend 340%2A0.97=$329.80
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Sure you can write all this like one line 17%2A20%2A0.97=$329.80