Question

A room is being carpeted and the model of the carpet is shown in the image. If the cost of 1ft2. if carpet is $20 and you want to pay each exactly $960 for the carpet, which part of the carpet should be excluded?

Answer 1

To determine which part of the carpet should be excluded, we first need to calculate how much total area of carpet you can buy with a budget of $960 at a cost of $20 per square foot.

1. **Calculate the total area you can afford:**

\[
\text{Total area} = \frac{\text{Total budget}}{\text{Cost per square foot}} = \frac{960}{20} = 48 \text{ ft}^2
\]

2. **Determine the area of the carpet model (from the image):**

Since I cannot see the image, you will need to check the total area of the carpet model based on its dimensions.

3. **Compare the area of the carpet model with the area you can afford:**

After determining the total area of the carpet model, subtract the area you can afford (48 ft²) from it to find out how much excess area there is.

4. **Exclude the excess area:**

If the area of the carpet model exceeds 48 ft², identify the part of the carpet to be excluded. You may consider removing sections that are less visible or less critical to the overall look of the room.

If you provide the measurements or specific details about the carpet model, I can help you identify which specific area should be excluded.