A rectangular-shaped carpet that measures x feet by y feet is priced at $48. What is the cost of the carpet, in dollars per square yard? (1 square yard = 9 square feet)
Answers:
A) xy/360 B) 9xy/40 C) 40xy/9 D) 432xy E) 432/(xy)
The area of the carpet in feet is xy.   The area in square yards is xy / 9.   The price per square yard is 48 / (xy/9) = 432/(xy).   The answer is 432/(xy).
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A rectangular-shaped carpet that measures x feet by y feet is priced at $48. What is the cost of the carpet, in dollars per square yard? (1 square yard = 9 square feet)