Question

The length of a rectangle measures 1 1/2 feet. The width measures 30 inches. Find the area of the rectangle.

Answer 1

540 in^2, or, equivalently, 3.75 ft^2

Explanation:

Here, Area = A = (length)(width).

Converting 1 1/2 feet to inches, we get 18 inches.

Then A = (18 in)(30 in) = 540 in^2, or 3.75 ft^2

(Recall that 1 ft^2 = 144 in^2)