A rectangular-shaped carpet remnant that measures x feet by y feet is priced at $60. What is the cost of the carpet, in dollars per square yard? (9 square feet = 1 square yard)
Pick one
A) 540/(xy)	B) 540xy	C) xy/9	D) xy/60	E) 60xy
xy sq ft = $60   1 sq ft = $60/xy   multiplying by 9 on both side   9 sq ft = $540/xy   or 1 sq yard = $540/xy   Hence 540/(xy)
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A rectangular-shaped carpet remnant that measures x feet by y feet is priced at $60. What is the cost of the carpet, in dollars per square yard? (9 square feet = 1 square yard)