Question

New carpeting can be purchased and installed for $17.50 per square yard plus a $50 delivery fee. How many square yards can be carpeted for $1485?

Answer 1

To find the answer to this problem, we need to set up an equation, where c represents the amount of square yards of carpet you can buy.

1485 = 17.5c + 50

To simplify this equation, we must subtract 50 from both sides.

1435 = 17.5c

To find the answer to this equation, next we must divide both sides by 17.5.

c = 82

Therefore, you can buy 82 square yards of carpet for $1485.

Answer 2

82 square yards. Subtract $50 from 1485= $1435/17.50= 82 yards