$250 budget for 8 ft x 10 ft carpet. new carpet cost $26.35 per square yard+$35 instillation fee

Question

Explain if he can get the carpet without going over his budget of $250. 

Answer 1

8 feet = 8/3 yards

10 feet = 10/3 yards

 

Carpet Area = (8/3)*(10/3) = (80/9) = 8.89 square yards

 

Cost = ($26.35 per square yard)*(Carpet Area) + $35 installation fee

 

Cost = ($26.35)*(8.89) + $35

 

Cost = $234.22 + $35

 

Cost = $269.22

 

The carpet costs $19.22 more than his $250 budget.