A company figured it needed 37.8 sq.feet of carpet for its reception room. To…
2025
A company figured it needed 37.8 sq.feet of carpet for its reception room. To allow for waste, it decided to order 20% more material than needed. Fractional parts of sq.feet cannot be ordered. At Rs.9/- a sq.feet, how much would the carpet cost?
- A.
Rs. 324
- B.
Rs. 405
- C.
Rs. 410
- D.
Rs. 414
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Correct answer: D
Step 1: Calculate the total carpet area including 20% extra. Needed carpet = 37.8 sq ft Order 20% extra = 37.8 × 1.2 = 45.36 sq ft Fraction not allowed → order 46 sq ft Cost: 46 × 9 = Rs. 414 Total cost = Rs. 414
