Question

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Answer 1

My guy, the answer would be 192 ft^2 hope this helps, plz give brainliest.

Answer 2

Answer:  The required area of the room that is NOT covered by the carpet is 192 ft².

Step-by-step explanation:  Given that the Smith wants to buy a 9 ft. by 12 ft. carpet and center it in a 15 ft. by 20 ft. room.

We are to find the area of the room that is NOT covered by the carpet.

We know that the area of a rectangle is given by the product of its length and breadth.

So, the area of the carpet bought by Smith is

$A_c=9\times12=108~\textup{ft}^2,$

and the are of the room is

$A_r=15\times 20=300~\textup{ft}^2.$

Therefore, area of the room that is NOT covered by the carpet will be

$A=A_r-A_c=300-108=192~\textup{ft}^2.$

Thus, the required area of the room that is NOT covered by the carpet is 192 ft².