Question 3657
1) Convert the problem to yards (3 ft = 1 yd)
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10 ft = 10/3 yd
12 ft = 12/3 = 4 yd
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2) Find area of the room (length x width)
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10/3 x 4 = 40/3 or 13 1/3 sq yd
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3) Find total (area x cost per sq yd)
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40/3 x 12.51 = 166.8
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4) Answer
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It will cost $166.80 to carpet a room if the room is 10 ft wide and 12 ft long