Question

A park measures 85.5 square yards. A family rents 3/10 of that area to host a birthday party. How large is the area that the family rents?

0.30 square yards
8.55 square yards
10.00 square yards
25.65 square yards

Answer 1

25.65 square yards

Explanation:

The area is 85.5 yd^2

He rents 3/10ths

Multiply the area by the fractional part he rents

85.5 * 3/10

256.5/10

25.65 yd^2

Answer 2

To find the area the family rents, multiply the total area by the portion the family rents:

85.5 x 3/10

When multiplying with fractions, multiply the whole number by the numerator ( top number in the fraction) then divide that total by the denominator ( bottom number of a fraction)

85.5 x 3 = 256.5

256.5 / 10 = 25.65

The family rents 25.65 square yards.