This document outlines the steps to calculate project costs: 1) Find the wall area, carpet area, tile area, or other surface areas to cover. 2) Calculate the number of cans, rolls, squares, tiles, or boxes needed based on the area. 3) Calculate the total cost based on the quantities needed.

1. Process/Cause-Effect Pattern
Calculating Project Cost (Consumer Math)
Paint or Calculate
Wallpaper Wall Area
Find # of
cans, rolls,
sq yd,
tiles, or
Carpet, boxes
Calculating Calculate Calculate
Tile, Attic Area Cost
Project Insulation
Cost
Molding Calculate
Perimeter