Question

for the purpose of purchasing new baseboard and carpet, complete parts a and b below.
a. find the area and perimeter of the room (neglecting doors).
b. identify whether baseboard has to do with area or perimeter and the same with carpet.
a. the area of the room is 70 sq ft and the perimeter is 34 ft.
b. choose the correct answer below.
a. both the baseboard and carpet have to do with perimeter.
b. the baseboard has to do with perimeter and the carpet has to do with area.
c. both the baseboard and carpet have to do with area.
d. the baseboard has to do with area and the carpet has to do with perimeter.

Explanation:

Step1: Understand baseboard and carpet

Baseboard is along edges (perimeter), carpet covers surface (area).

Answer:

B. The baseboard has to do with perimeter and the carpet has to do with area.