Solve the Problem $8 \mathrm { yd } , 10 \mathrm { yd }$

question 72

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A room in the shape of a triangle has sides of length $8 \mathrm { yd } , 10 \mathrm { yd }$ , and $14 \mathrm { yd }$ . If carpeting costs $\$ 12.50$ a square yard and padding costs $\$ 4.25$ a square yard, how much to the nearest dollar will it cost to carpet the room, assuming that there is no waste?

• A) \(\$ 627\)
• B) \(\$ 656\)
• C) \(\$ 637\)
• D) \(\$ 490\)

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