Q. You are carpeting a boardroom which measures 16 feet by 14.5 feet with a carpet that costs $18.50 per square foot of finished space. How much will the carpet flooring cost?

A. $232

B. $4,144

C. $4,292

D. $4,322

The carpet flooring will cost $4,292 (option C)

Step-by-step explanation:

Hi, to solve this problem we have to apply the formula of the area of a rectangle to obtain the area of the floor:

A = W x L

Where:

A: area

W: Width: 14.5 feet

L: Length: 16 feet

Solving:

A = 14.5 ft x 16 ft = 232 ft ²

Now that we have the area, we simply have to multiply it by the cost of a square foot of finished space ($18.50)

232ft ²x $18.50 = $4,292

The carpet flooring will cost $4,292 (option C)