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A rectangular-shaped carpet remnant that measures x feet by y feet is
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A rectangular-shaped carpet remnant that measures x feet by y feet is priced at $50. What is the cost of the carpet, in dollars per square yard? (9 square feet = 1 square yard)
A. 50xy
B. 450xy
C. xy/9
D. xy/50
E. 450/(xy)
A. 50xy
B. 450xy
C. xy/9
D. xy/50
E. 450/(xy)
Re: A rectangular-shaped carpet remnant that measures x feet by y feet is
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21 Sep 2022, 03:50
21 Sep 2022, 03:50
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xy sq ft = $50
1 sq ft = $50/xy
multiplying by 9 on both side
9 sq ft = $450/xy
or 1 sq yard = $450/xy
Hence E.
1 sq ft = $50/xy
multiplying by 9 on both side
9 sq ft = $450/xy
or 1 sq yard = $450/xy
Hence E.
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