how much would it cost to cover a floor 8 m x 6 m with carpet that costs $13 per square metre?

To calculate the cost of carpeting the floor, follow these steps:

1. **Find the area of the floor**:  
   \[
   \text{Area} = \text{length} \times \text{width} = 8\, \text{m} \times 6\, \text{m} = 48\, \text{m}^2
   \]

2. **Multiply the area by the cost per square metre**:  
   \[
   \text{Cost} = \text{Area} \times \text{Cost per square metre} = 48\, \text{m}^2 \times 13\, \text{dollars/m}^2 = 624\, \text{dollars}
   \]

So, it would cost **$624** to cover the floor with carpet.

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Here are 5 related questions:
1. How much would it cost if the carpet were $15 per square metre?
2. What if the room's dimensions were 10 m x 7 m?
3. How much would it cost to carpet only half the floor area?
4. What would the cost be if you added 10% for installation fees?
5. How does the total cost change if the carpet price increases by 5%?

**Tip**: Always check for waste allowance in carpet measurements, especially in rooms with unusual shapes!

Find out how to calculate the cost of carpeting a floor with dimensions 8m x 6m, priced at $13 per square metre. This step-by-step guide demonstrates how to multiply the area by the price to get a total cost of $624. Suitable for Grades 5-6.

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