First, we need to find the square footage of the dining room by multiplying the length and width: 128 inches * 95 inches = <<128*95=12160>>12,160 square inches
To convert this to square feet, we divide by the number of square inches in a square foot: 12,160 square inches / 144 square inches/square foot = <<12160/144=84.44444444444444>>84.44 square feet
Next, we need to add 10% to this amount to account for waste: 84.44 square feet * 1.1 = <<84.44*1.1=92.884>>92.884 square feet
Since you cannot purchase a fraction of a square foot, Jeremiah should buy approximately 93 square feet of flooring. Answer: \boxed{93}.
Jeremiah would like to replace the carpet in the dining room. The dimensions of the dining room are 128 inches x 95 inches and it is suggested to order 10% more flooring than the true square footage to account for waste when trimming and installing. How many approximate square feet of flooring should Jeremiah should buy for his dining room?
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