Ronnie wants to buy a computer table that measures 10 feet by 17 feet. The cost of the table is 16.00 per square feet. How much will it cost Ronnie to buy the computer table for his study room?

Measurement of table:
Length=17 feet
Width=10 feet
As we know that the table will be in rectangular shape.
So, Area of table= 10 feet × 17 feet
170 squared feet.
A/Q,
Cost of 1 square feet table =16($ or any unit of currency)
Cost of 170 square feet= 16×170($)
2720($)

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penfila11Pen penfila11Pen · Answer 2 · 2016-04-06T09:29:09+02:00

The given dimensions are 10 ft and 17 ft
Now looking at the dimensions, we can assume it is rectangular in shape and therefore the formula of the area of a rectangle is:
Area = length × width
(length = 17 ft (longest side) and width = 10 ft)
1st step: Substitute the dimensions in the formula:
A = L × W
= 17 × 10 (order doesnt matter!)
= 170 ft²
Coming to the cost, 1 ft² costs 16 (lets keep it £, or €, or $, since the unit is not provided)
2nd step: We multiply the area by the cost to find the total amount!
(Because every squared feet is 16 and therefore we conclude with this formula)
Cost = 170 ft² × 16£
= £2,720
Ronnie will have to pay £2,720 (or any other currency units)