Final answer:
The area of the rectangular space to be covered by grass is calculated by multiplying the length (8 1/3 feet) by the width (3 1/2 feet), resulting in an area of 29 1/6 square feet.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student is asking how to calculate the area of a rectangular space which will be covered by grass. The dimensions of the space are given as 8 1/3 feet by 3 1/2 feet. To find the area, we multiply the length by the width.
Firstly, we convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions:
- 8 1/3 feet is equivalent to (8 x 3 + 1)/3 = 25/3 feet.
- 3 1/2 feet is equivalent to (3 x 2 + 1)/2 = 7/2 feet.
Next, we multiply these two fractions to calculate the area:
Area = (25/3) * (7/2) feet2
Area = (25 * 7) / (3 * 2) square feet
Area = 175/6 square feet
Area = 29 1/6 square feet
Therefore, the total area that will be covered by grass is 29 1/6 square feet.