Question

Find the area of a book cover that measures 1 foot by 5/8 foot

a) 5/8 ft
b) 3 1/4 ft
c) 3 1/3 ft2
d) 5/8 ft2

Answer 1

Area = Length x width and is given as square units.

The book is 1 ft x 5/8ft

Area = 1 x 5/8 = 5/8 square ft.

The answer would be D) 5/8 ft^2