Question

Math on the Spot Terrence is designing a garden. He drew this diagram of his garden. Pose a problem using mixed numbers that can be solved using his diagram. Then solve the problem.

Answer 1

Let's begin by listing out the information given to us:

From the diagram, the dimension of the garden is given by 3 units by 7 units

Assume 1 unit of the design represents 1 1/2 cm

The area of the garden is given by:

`\begin{gathered} 1unit=1(1)/(2)cm \\ Area=3units\cdot7units \\ 3units=3\cdot1(1)/(2)=(9)/(2)cm;7units=7\cdot1(1)/(2)=(21)/(2)cm \\ Area=(9)/(2)\cdot(21)/(2)=(189)/(4) \\ Area=47(1)/(4)cm^2 \end{gathered}`