Question

for the purpose of purchasing new baseboard and carpet, complete parts a and b below.
a. find the area and perimeter of the room (neglecting doors).
b. identify whether baseboard has to do with area or perimeter and the same with carpet.
a. the area of the room is and the perimeter is
b. choose the correct answer below.
a. both the baseboard and carpet have to do with perimeter.
b. the baseboard has to do with perimeter and the carpet has to do with area.
c. the baseboard has to do with area and the carpet has to do with perimeter.
d. both the baseboard and carpet have to do with area.

Explanation:

Step1: Define area and perimeter concepts

Area is the measure of the surface inside a shape. Perimeter is the distance around the outside of a shape.

Step2: Analyze base - board and carpet

Base - board is installed around the edges of the room, so it is related to the perimeter. Carpet covers the floor of the room, so it is related to the area.

Answer:

a. (No values are given to calculate actual area and perimeter, so we can't fill in the blanks with numbers)
b. B. The baseboard has to do with perimeter and the carpet has to do with area.