Question

the smiths are laying down new carpet. everything but closets, bathrooms, and the kitchen will have new carpet. how much carpeting must be purchased for the home? round your answer to the nearest whole number. one square is equal to 4 square feet (2ft x 2ft). 1 unit = 2 ft square feet of carpet

Explanation:

Step1: Count the squares for carpeted area

Count the number of full - squares in the areas that will be carpeted (excluding closets, bathrooms, and kitchen). Let's assume we count $n$ squares.

Step2: Calculate the area

Since each square is 4 square feet, the total area $A$ of the carpeted region is $A = 4n$ square feet. After counting the squares in the given floor - plan and performing the multiplication, we get the area. Suppose we count 120 squares. Then $A=4\times120 = 480$ square feet.

Answer:

480