A rectangular-shaped carpet that measures x feet by y feet is priced at $44. 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 options:
A) xy/360
B) 9xy/40
C) 40xy/9
D) 396xy
E) 396/(xy)
The area of the carpet in feet is xy.   The area in square yards is xy / 9.   The price per square yard is 44 / (xy/9) = 396/(xy).   The answer is 396/(xy).
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A rectangular-shaped carpet that measures x feet by y feet is priced at $44. What is the cost of the carpet, in dollars per square yard? (1 square yard = 9 square feet)