You are moving into a new apartment and realize you need a rugto cover the floor. You know a great local store that sells rugs ofany dimension you want. They charge a fixed rate per squarefoot.
(a.) Your new place needs a 12 ft by 18 ft rug. You notice thatthese sides are 50% longer than the rug from your old place. Whatwere the dimensions of the old rug?
(b.) You know that a 4 ft by 6 ft rug from the same place willcost you $16. How much should your new 12 ft by 18 ft rug costyou?
Extra Credit (5 points): When checking your email, you“coincidentally†get an ad for a website offering 12 ft by 18 ftrugs for $60. Should you go with this other company instead? Giveyour reasoning.
