A rectangular-shaped carpet that measures x feet by y feet is priced at $38. What is the cost of the carpet, in dollars per square yard? (1 square yard = 9 square feet) Choose the correct choice from the following choices
A) 180xy  B) 180/(xy)  C) 20xy  D) 342/(xy)  E) xy/180
The area of the carpet in feet is xy.   The area in square yards is xy / 9.   The price per square yard is 38 / (xy/9) = 342/(xy).   The answer is 342/(xy).
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A rectangular-shaped carpet that measures x feet by y feet is priced at $38. What is the cost of the carpet, in dollars per square yard? (1 square yard = 9 square feet)