A rectangular-shaped carpet that measures x feet by y feet is priced at $27. What is the cost of the carpet, in dollars per square yard? (1 square yard = 6 square feet)  Select:	A) xy/297	B) 11xy/3	C) 3xy/11	D) 297/(xy)	E) 162/(xy)
The area of the carpet in feet is xy.   The area in square yards is xy / 6.   The price per square yard is 27 / (xy/6) = 162/(xy).   The answer is 162/(xy).
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A rectangular-shaped carpet that measures x feet by y feet is priced at $27. What is the cost of the carpet, in dollars per square yard? (1 square yard = 6 square feet)