Question

the average home size in the United States in 1970 was 1,400 square feet. the average size was about 5/2 times as great in 2004. What was the average home size in 2004?

Answer 1

5/2= 2.5

1400•2.5=3500

The average home size was 3,500 square feet.

Answer 2

3,500 feet²

Explanation:

The average home size in United States in 1970 was 1,400 square feet.

The average size was about
`(5)/(2)` times great in 2004.

The difference in size of home =
`(5)/(2)* 1,400`

=
`(7,000)/(2)`

= 3,500 square feet.

The average home size was 3,500 square feet in 2004.