Michael is replacing the carpet in his bedroom.  The new carpet he's chosen costs $12 per square foot, plus $2 per square foot for padding underneath.  His contractor charges $4 per square foot to remove the old carpet, and $34 per square foot to install the new carpet.  His bedroom measures 18 feet by 12 feet.  How much will it cost Michael to replace the carpet?
How many square feet is Michael's bedroom? ** The room measures 18 * 12 = <<18*12=216>>216 square feet.
How much does the new carpet cost? ** The new carpet costs $12 * 216 = $<<12*216=2592>>2,592.
How much does the new carpet padding cost? ** The new carpet padding costs $2 * 216 = $<<2*216=432>>432.
How much will the contractor charge to remove the old carpet? ** To remove the old carpet, the contractor will charge $4 * 216 = $<<4*216=864>>864.
How much will the contractor charge to install the new carpet? ** To install the new carpet, the contractor will charge $34 * 216 = $<<34*216=7344>>7,344.
How much will it cost Michael to replace the carpet? ** The total cost will be $864 + $2,592 + $432 + $7,344 = $11,232.
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