Question

Please help! I need the answer now!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

Find the area by multiplying the base by the height. From the problem, the length (base) of the rectangle is 5 units. The height of the rectangle is

`3(1)/(2)`

inches. Multiply to find the area.

`5 * 3 (1)/(2) = 17 (1)/(2)`

The area of the rectangle is 17 1/2 units squared. The answer you provided is correct!