Step by step explanation:
Given that,
The shape of the lawn is rectangular
Length of the lawn = 10 feet
Width of the lawn = 12 feet
Time to complete mowing = 3 hours
Rate = ?
Step 1: find the area of the lawn
Area of rectangle is
A = l * w
10* 12 = 120 Feet
Area / no of hours for the mowing to complete
120/3 = 40
This meant that the rate at which Emily mowed her lawn is 40 ft per hour