Question

Mrs. Gerhard wants to plant grass in her backyard. She wants the grass to cover all of her backyard except the play area.

How many square feet of grass will Mrs. Gerhard need to plant?
A.


12 ft2


B.


34 ft2


C.


60 ft2


D.


84 ft2

A.


12 ft2


B.


34 ft2


C.


60 ft2


D.


84 ft2

Answer 1

First, you find the area of her entire backyard
8 * 9 = 72
Then you find the area of the play area
3 * 4 = 12
Then you subtract the play area from the entire backyard
72 - 12 = 60