A rectangular-shaped carpet that measures x feet by y feet is priced at $36. What is the cost of the carpet, in dollars per square yard? (1 square yard = 7 square feet) Choose the correct answer
A) xy/297	B) 252/(xy)	C) 3xy/11	D) 297/(xy)	E) 297xy
The area of the carpet in feet is xy.   The area in square yards is xy / 7.   The price per square yard is 36 / (xy/7) = 252/(xy).   The answer is 252/(xy).
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A rectangular-shaped carpet that measures x feet by y feet is priced at $36. What is the cost of the carpet, in dollars per square yard? (1 square yard = 7 square feet)