The area of the carpet must be <u>greater than 20 square yards</u> for which Rugs Emporium charges more than Carpets 4U.
<u><em>Explanation</em></u>
Suppose, the number of square yards of carpet is
Rugs Emporium charges $80 plus $9.50 per square yard of carpet. So, the total charge for square yards of carpet
Carpets 4U charges $120 for installation and $7.50 per square yard of carpet. So the total charge for square yards of carpet
If the Rugs Emporium charges more than Carpets 4U , then the inequality will be.....
So, the area of the carpet must be greater than 20 square yards for which Rugs Emporium charges more than Carpets 4U.