Question

4. Suppose your living room is a rectangle measuring 13 feet by 21 feet and it needs new carpet. How much carpet do you need in square yards and how much would your cost be if it is sold at $21 per square yard? Round your first answer to the nearest square yard.

Answer 1

1 yard = 3 feet

13 feet = 4.333 yards
21 feet = 7 yards

A = LW
A = 4.333 * 7
A = 30.33 = 30 square yards

30 * 21 = ?

Answer 2

15 ft by 21ft at the cost 36.80 square yard