Two rectangles are drawn with chalk what has a length of 4.5 and a width of 2.55 inches the second one has a length of 2.65 and a width of 3.1 inches. What is the difference of the area of the rectangles.
First, calculate the area of each rectangle.
Rectangle 1:
Length = 4.5 inches
Width = 2.55 inches
Area = Length x Width
Area = 4.5 x 2.55
Area = 11.475 square inches
Rectangle 2:
Length = 2.65 inches
Width = 3.1 inches
Area = Length x Width
Area = 2.65 x 3.1
Area = 8.215 square inches
Now, find the difference in area:
Difference = Area of Rectangle 1 - Area of Rectangle 2
Difference = 11.475 - 8.215
Difference = 3.26 square inches
Therefore, the difference in area between the two rectangles is 3.26 square inches.