Question

A rectangular window is 48 in long and 24 in wide.Christine would like to buy a screen for the window. Thecost of the screen is based on the number of squarefeet the screen is. Use the facts to find the area of thewindow In square feet.Conversion facts for length1 foot (ft) = 12 inches (in)1 yard (yd) = 3 feet (ft)1 yard (yd) = 36 Inches (in)x 6 ?

Answer 1

we have that

1 ft=12 in

so

L=48 in

Convert to ft

48 in=48/12=4 ft

W=24 in

24 in=24/12=2 ft

therefore

the area is (4*2=8 ft2)