Calculate the cost of carpet needed to cover a 9’ by 12’ room. The carpet costs $22.50 per square yard.
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Now determine the most expensive carpet you can buy if the maximum amount you can pay is $300. Notice that all you need to do is enter the one value you are changing―there is no need to
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