A rectangular-shaped carpet that measures x feet by y feet is priced at $12. What is the cost of the carpet, in dollars per square yard? (1 square yard = 9 square feet)  Select the correct option:  A) 108/(xy)  B) 90xy  C) xy/90  D) xy/10  E) 10/(xy)
The area of the carpet in feet is xy.   The area in square yards is xy / 9.   The price per square yard is 12 / (xy/9) = 108/(xy).   The answer is 108/(xy).
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A rectangular-shaped carpet that measures x feet by y feet is priced at $12. What is the cost of the carpet, in dollars per square yard? (1 square yard = 9 square feet)