The Kramer's family room measures 23 feet by 27 feet. They are covering the floor with square tiles that measure 1 foot on a slide and cost $0.98 each. How much will they spend?
23 * 27 = 621 square feet
621 * 0.98 = ?
608.58
To find out how much the Kramer family will spend, we need to calculate the total number of tiles required and then multiply that by the cost per tile.
Step 1: Find the area of the family room
To find the area of the room, we multiply the length and width:
Area of the family room = Length × Width = 23 ft × 27 ft = 621 ft²
Step 2: Calculate the number of tiles needed
Since the tiles are square and measure 1 foot on a side, each tile covers an area of 1 ft². To determine the total number of tiles needed, divide the room's area by the area of one tile:
Number of tiles needed = Area of the family room ÷ Area of one tile = 621 ft² ÷ 1 ft² = 621 tiles
Step 3: Calculate the total cost
To find the total cost, multiply the number of tiles needed by the cost per tile:
Total cost = Number of tiles needed × Cost per tile = 621 tiles × $0.98/tile = $607.58
Therefore, the Kramer family will spend $607.58 to cover their floor with square tiles.