Answer:
Cost of the tiles for the kitchen is $1680
Step-by-step explanation:
From the figure attached,
Dimensions of the kitchen = 5 small squares by 3 small squares
Since 1 small square = [tex]\frac{1}{4}[/tex] inch
So the dimensions of the kitchen in inches = [tex]\frac{5}{4}[/tex] inches by [tex]\frac{3}{4}[/tex] inches
Map Scale has been given as
1 inch = 16 ft
Therefore actual dimensions of the kitchen will be
[tex]\frac{5}{4}\times 16[/tex] ft by [tex]\frac{3}{4}\times 16[/tex] ft
= 20 ft by 12 ft
Area of the kitchen = 20×12
= 240 ft²
Per square feet tile cost = $7
So the cost of tiling 240 ft² will be = 240 × 7
= $1680
Therefore, cost of the tiles for the kitchen is $1680