Tom had new carpet installed in his living room, which measures 16
feet x 18 feet. How much did the carpet cost him if the price was
$22 per square yard?
a. $3,960
b. $396
c. $704
d. $4,400
First, we need to convert the room's dimensions from feet to yards:
16 feet ÷ 3 feet/yard = 5.33 yards
18 feet ÷ 3 feet/yard = 6 yards
Now we can calculate the area of the room in square yards:
5.33 yards x 6 yards = 31.98 square yards
Finally, we can multiply the area by the price per square yard:
31.98 square yards x $22/square yard = $703.56
Rounded to the nearest dollar, the answer is c. $704.