The front of Barry's house needs new vinyl siding. He called a contractor for a quote and received two options. the vinyl pieces are 5 in by 40 in. Option 1 sells the vinyl pieces for $16.29 each, and option 2 offers the vinyl at $11.99 per square foot. The front of Barry's house has an approximate area of 675 ft squared. Determine which option is least expensive. How much will be saved with the least expensive option?

The front of Barry's house needs new vinyl siding. He called a contractor for a quote and received two options. the vinyl pieces are 5 in by 40 in. Option 1 sells the vinyl pieces for $16.29 each, and option 2 offers the vinyl at $11.99 per square foot. The front of Barry's house has an approximate area of 675 ft squared. Determine which option is least expensive. How much will be saved with the least expensive option?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.CR: Review Exercises

Problem 9CR: Tom Morrow wants to buy some fertilizer for his yard. The lot size is 140 ft by 160 ft. The outside...

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