Planning & EstimatingQuestion 608 of 700
A tile installer prices work at $9.50 per square foot installed. For a job of 850 square feet, what is the estimated installed cost?
a.$859.50
b.$80,750
c.$7,225
d.$8,075
Explanation
Cost = area x unit price = 850 x $9.50 = $8,075 (d). Option (a) adds instead of multiplying. Option (b) misplaces the decimal (uses $95 per sq ft). Option (c) uses $8.50 per sq ft.
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