Solve the Problem. -Elaine and Dan Want to Install Wall-To-Wall Carpeting in Their

question 272

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Elaine and Dan want to install wall-to-wall carpeting in their family room. The floor of the rectangular room is 26 feet long and feet wide. How much will it cost to carpet the room if the carpet costs $21.62 per square
Yard? (Round your answer to the nearest cent.)

• A) $405.98
• B) $1217.93
• C) $98,652.06
• D) $10,961.34

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