A rectangular room measures 18 feet by 25 feet. It is going to be carpeted with carpeting that sells for $8.45 per square foot.
a. What is the area of the room in square feet?
b. If the room is drawn to a scale of ¼ inch represents 1 foot, give the dimensions of the room in inches on the scale drawing.
c. This room is well-insulated and on the south side of the house. It has an 8-foot-high ceiling. How large an air conditioner would this room require? Round to the nearest thousand BTUs.