Question

The Stockton Hotel has plans to carpet the floor of a ballroom that has a width of 35 feet and a length of 50 feet. A 1.5-foot border of tile around the room will be installed, What is the area of the floor that will be covered with carpet? 1,504 ft2 1,673.25 ft2 1,584.75 ft2 1,750 ft2

Answer 1

Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Because of the border of tile, the length and width of the room are essentially being decreased by (1.5*2)=3 feet. The area is now therefore:

32*47=1,504 square feet, or answer choice A

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Answer 2

Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

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Equation: 32 x 47 = 1, 504