Question

A broken rectangular window needs to be replaced. It measures 24 1/2 inches by 9 1/2 inches. How much glass is needed, in square inches, to replace the window?

Answer 1

The window measures 24 1/2 inches by 9 1/2 inches, so the area of the window is 24.5*9.5 = 230.25 square inches. Therefore, 230.25 square inches of glass are needed to replace the window