Problema Solution
Sam has $800.00 to spend on tile.
A. Would Sam be able to buy a tile that costs $8.00 per square foot?
B. Would Sam be able to buy a tile that costs $6.00 per square foot?
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A. Sam would not be able to buy a tile that costs $8.00 per square foot because the area is 120 square feet.
120 x $8.00 = $960.00
Sam would need $960.00 to buy this tile.
B. Sam would be able to buy a tile that costs $6.00 per square foot. The area is 120 square feet.
120 x $6.00 = $720.00
Sam would need $720.00 to buy this tile and he has $800.00