a rectangle has a length of 3 yds, 8 in. and a width 2 ft., 3 in. multiply the lenth and width to find the area of the rectangle
Let's change these measurements to feet.
3 yds., 8 inches = 9 2/3 ft.
2 ft, 3 inches = 2 1/4 ft
9 2/3 * 2 1/4 = 29/3 * 9/4 = 261/12 = 21 3/4 square feet
But I don't understand...what is the answer? I cannot figure it out.... help!? a. 1188 sq in b. 1188 sq ft c. 3132 sq in d. 3132 sq yds
nevermind, it's C.... right?! :)
It sure would have helped if you'd given the choices of answers in the first place!!
Obviously, the correct answer is not b or d.
Change the measurements to inches and then find the answer.
To find the area of a rectangle, you need to multiply its length by its width. However, before we can do that, we need to ensure that the dimensions are in the same units.
Given that the length is 3 yards and 8 inches, and the width is 2 feet and 3 inches, we can convert these measurements to a common unit, such as inches or feet.
First, let's convert the length of 3 yards and 8 inches into inches. Since 1 yard is equal to 36 inches, we can calculate:
3 yards = 3 * 36 inches = 108 inches
So the length of the rectangle is 108 inches.
Next, let's convert the width of 2 feet and 3 inches into inches. Since 1 foot is equal to 12 inches, we can calculate:
2 feet = 2 * 12 inches = 24 inches
So the width of the rectangle is 24 inches.
Now that we have the dimensions of the rectangle in the same units (inches), we can multiply them to find the area:
Area = Length * Width
Area = 108 inches * 24 inches
Calculating the area:
Area = 2592 square inches
Therefore, the area of the rectangle is 2592 square inches.