
Refer to the attachment for step by step explaination.
Answer:
In triangle QNP and QNM
3.QN=QN[common side]
so triangle QNP and QNM is CONGRUENT by A.A .S axiom.
X=number of pounds
y=cost of pound .
x+y=cost
1)
36/3 x 42/3 = 12yd x 14yd
12×14=168
you will need 168 square yards to recarpet the kindergarten.
2)
168×24.99=4198.32
it will cost $4198.32 to recarpet the kindergarten.
3)
3.5 is 35% of 10
4198.32÷3.5=1198.52
they will need to sell 1199 coupon books to completely pay for the the recarpeting.