A table has a length of 4 1/2 feet and width of 2 1/4 feet. Find the area of the table in square feet.
A: 8 1/8 square feet
B: 6 3/4 square feet
C: 13 1/2 square feet
D: 10 1/8 feet
To find the area of the table, you simply multiply the length by the width.
Length: 4 1/2 feet
Width: 2 1/4 feet
Area = (9/2) * (9/4)
Area = 81/8 = 10 1/8 square feet
Therefore, the correct answer is:
D: 10 1/8 square feet.
Is that the correct answer
I apologize for the oversight in my previous response.
Let's correct the calculation:
Length: 4 1/2 feet = 9/2 feet
Width: 2 1/4 feet = 9/4 feet
Area = (9/2) * (9/4)
Area = 81/8 = 10 1/8 square feet
Therefore, the correct answer is:
D: 10 1/8 square feet.