If a foundation slab's net area is 1,843.19 square feet and the contractor charges $3.54 per square foot, what is the total cost?

If a foundation slab's net area is 1,843.19 square feet and the contractor charges $3.54 per square foot, what is the total cost?

• A. $7088.40
• B. $6524.90
• C. $5120.30
• D. $7430.50

Answer: (B)

Multiply the net area by the price per square foot to get the total cost: 1,843.19 × 3.54. Compute: 1,843.19 × 3.54 = 6,524.8926 dollars. When expressing money, you round to two decimals. that gives about $6,524.89, and among the provided options, the closest match is $6,524.90. So the best choice is the one listing $6,524.90.

Multiply the net area by the price per square foot to get the total cost: 1,843.19 × 3.54.

Compute: 1,843.19 × 3.54 = 6,524.8926 dollars.

When expressing money, you round to two decimals. that gives about $6,524.89, and among the provided options, the closest match is $6,524.90. So the best choice is the one listing $6,524.90.