Solve the Problem $40.5 \mathrm {~m} ^ { 2 }$ B) $36 \mathrm {~m} ^ { 2 }$

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Samantha is buying carpet for her family room, which is 9 yd by 5 yd. The carpeting is sold in Square meters. How many square meters of carpeting will she need?

A) $40.5 \mathrm {~m} ^ { 2 }$
B) $36 \mathrm {~m} ^ { 2 }$
C) $56.25 \mathrm {~m} ^ { 2 }$
D) $4.05 \mathrm {~m} ^ { 2 }$