A rectangular-shaped carpet that measures x feet by y feet is priced at $42. What is the cost of the carpet, in dollars per square yard? (1 square yard = 9 square feet) Options.
A) 378/(xy)
B) 11xy/3
C) 3xy/11
D) 297/(xy)
E) 297xy
The area of the carpet in feet is xy.   The area in square yards is xy / 9.   The price per square yard is 42 / (xy/9) = 378/(xy).   The answer is 378/(xy).
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A rectangular-shaped carpet that measures x feet by y feet is priced at $42. What is the cost of the carpet, in dollars per square yard? (1 square yard = 9 square feet)