5. Ann is putting carpet in a room that is
   12 feet long and 10 feet wide. The carpet
   costs per square foot. How much
   will the carpet for the room cost?

To find the cost of the carpet, first calculate the area of the room by multiplying the length by the width: . Then, multiply the area by the cost per square foot: . So, the total cost of the carpet for the room will be $360.00.

Don’t forget to add in a little extra for mistakes or future changes! It’s a good idea to purchase around 10% more carpet than you think you’ll need to account for miscalculations, seams, or future repairs. In this case, to be safe, you could consider buying about 132 square feet of carpet, which would bring the total to approximately $396.00. Happy carpet shopping!