You just bought a fixer-upper house and need to decide the b…

You just bought a fixer-upper house and need to decide the best type of flooring that will fit your budget.  (Conversion factors: There are 9 square feet in one square yard, and there are about 10.76 square feet in one square meter.) Option 1: Carpet is advertised at $5.28 per square foot. Option 2: Hardwood flooring is advertised at $52.62 per square meter. This option is equivalent to ${#1} per square foot Option 3: Laminate flooring is advertised at $23.31 per square yard.  This option is equivalent to ${#2} per square foot Disregarding preference for the type of material, which of the three flooring materials is the best buy? You must show your work to justify your response.  {#3}