Question 140872
The area is 28 x 40 = 1120 sq ft.  Change this to sq yd by dividing by 9, since 1 square yard is 3 ft by 3 ft = 9 sq ft.


1120/9 = 124.45 sq. yd.


If the cost per sq yd is $9.99, multiply 124.45 x $9.99 = $1243.20, so this is within her budget!  Who says "What good is math!!"


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