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Dory wants to lay down carpet in ta room of her house. The room is
rectangular in shape and are 15 feet by 20 feet. How much carpet will she need?

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asked by Angela

  1. 15 ft * 20 ft = 300 ft^3
    Usually, carpet is measured in square yards, though, so that would be

    15/3 yd * 20/3 yd = 100/3 yd^2

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