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Carpet stain protector costs $0.65 per square yard to apply.
How much will it cost to apply the protectant to a 16-foot x 18-foot carpet?
A. $187.20
B. $62.40
C. $20.80
D. $96.00
Correct Answer: C
Explanation/Reference:
To determine the number of square yards to be protected, multiply 16 feet by 18 feet to determine the number of square feet, 288.
Then divide 288 by 9 to convert square feet to square yards (1 square yard = 3 feet x 3 feet = 9 square feet).
Multiply the quotient, 32 square yards, by the cost of protection per square yard, $0.65, to get the correct answer, $20.80. Remember to perform all the steps in a calculation.
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