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.

The room is 9ft x 8ft

(a) i. Area=72 square feet

ii. Perimeter = 34 feet

(b) Baseboard - perimeter

Carpet - area

Step-by-step explanation:

The room is 9ft x 8ft, therefore it is rectangular shaped.

Length=9ft; Breadth=8ft

(a) i. Area of a Rectangle = Length X Breadth

Area of the room=8X9=72 square feet

ii. Perimeter of a Rectangle=2 (Length+Breadth)

Perimeter of the room=2 (8+9) = 2 X 17 = 34 feet

(b) A baseboard goes around the edge or boundary of the room, so it has to do with perimeter

A carpet covers the entire floor so it has to do with the area of the room.