Question

Lauren's bedroom measures 18 feet by 12 feet, with a closet that measures 2 feet by 4 feet. If carpet costs $4.15 per square foot, how much will it cost to carpet Lauren's room and closet?

Answer 1

Answer:

$929.60

Step-by-step explanation:

step 1

Find the area of Lauren's bedroom

Remember that the area of a rectangle is equal to

$A=LW$

so

$A=(18)(12)=216\ ft^2$

step 2

Find the area of closet

Remember that the area of a rectangle is equal to

$A=LW$

so

$A=(2)(4)=8\ ft^2$

step 3

Find the total area

Adds the areas

$216+8=224\ ft^2$

step 4

Find the cost

Multiply the total area by the cost per square feet

so

$224(4.15)=\ 929.60$