[tex]a = lw[/tex]
[tex]a = (30)(20)[/tex]
[tex]a = 600 \: {ft}^{2} [/tex]
The conference room has an area of 600 ft²
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[tex]a = lw[/tex]
[tex]a = (5)(4)[/tex]
[tex]a = 20 \: {ft}^{2} [/tex]
The carpet has an area of 20 ft²
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[tex] \frac{600}{20} = 30[/tex]
She would need 30 pieces to carpet the entire room.
