What is the cost of laying carpet in a living room that measures 25ft by 15ft. If the cost of the carpet is $15 per square yard (plus tax) and labor is $5 per square yard?
25*15 = 375 ft^2
1 yd = 9 ft^2
so
375/9 = 41 2/3 yd^2
41 2/3 * 20 = $833.33
no way , use cheaper carpet and install it yourself !
25 feet = 8.333 yards
15 feet = 5 yards
15 * 8.333 * 5 * 5 = $_________
I assume the tax is included in the $15 per square yard.
Kevin is installing a carpet in his home. The cost of the carpet he selected is $5 per square foot. How much will it cost to carpet a room that measures 34 feet by 21 feet?
To find the cost of laying carpet in a living room, we need to calculate the area of the room in square yards.
To begin, convert the measurements of the living room from feet to yards. Since there are 3 feet in a yard, divide both the length and width by 3:
Length in yards = 25 ft / 3 = 8.33 yards (rounded to the nearest hundredth)
Width in yards = 15 ft / 3 = 5 yards
Next, calculate the area of the living room by multiplying the length and width:
Area = Length x Width = 8.33 yards x 5 yards = 41.65 square yards (rounded to the nearest hundredth)
Now that we know the area of the living room is 41.65 square yards, we can calculate the cost.
The cost for the carpet is $15 per square yard, so multiply the area by the cost of the carpet:
Carpet cost = Area x Cost of carpet = 41.65 square yards x $15/square yard = $624.75 (rounded to the nearest cent)
Similarly, the labor cost is $5 per square yard, so multiply the area by the labor cost:
Labor cost = Area x Cost of labor = 41.65 square yards x $5/square yard = $208.25 (rounded to the nearest cent)
To find the total cost, add the carpet cost and labor cost:
Total cost = Carpet cost + Labor cost = $624.75 + $208.25 = $833 (rounded to the nearest dollar)
Therefore, the cost of laying carpet in the living room is approximately $833. However, make sure to consider any additional expenses such as tax, padding, or installation fees that may apply.