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Design a small shed in either a square or rectangular shape, with each dimension (length, width, etc.) not exceeding 15 feet. Calculate the area of the shed's floor using the appropriate formula: for a square, area = side × side; for a rectangle, area = length × width. Round the area to the nearest hundredth and include the units (square feet). Then, visit your favorite building supply store's website to find the price of the flooring material of your choice, ideally one that you would use for your own shed. Include the direct link to the flooring product. Using the calculated area, determine the approximate cost of flooring by multiplying the area by the price per square foot, and round this cost appropriately to two decimal places. This will demonstrate the potential expense for your planned getaway shed.

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In this project, I designed a small, functional shed that would serve as a perfect getaway retreat. After considering the size limitations, I chose a rectangular shape with dimensions of 12 feet in length and 10 feet in width, both within the 15-foot maximum constraint. Calculating the area involved multiplying these two dimensions: 12 ft × 10 ft = 120 sq ft. The area of the shed's floor is therefore 120 square feet, rounded to the nearest hundredth as 120.00 sq ft. This measurement provides the necessary basis for estimating construction costs and planning the interior layout.

Next, I visited the website of my favorite building supply store, Home Depot, to select a suitable flooring material. I selected the globally popular "LifeProof Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring," which is known for its durability and ease of installation. The link to this product is LifeProof Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring. The price listed is approximately $3.69 per square foot.

To estimate the total flooring cost for my shed, I multiplied the area (120.00 sq ft) by the price per square foot ($3.69). The calculation is as follows: 120.00 sq ft × $3.69 = $442.80. Rounding to two decimal places, the approximate cost of flooring is $442.80. This figure provides a realistic budget estimate for outfitting the shed with quality flooring, illustrating how geometry and cost analysis can effectively plan a construction project.

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