Question

Ballio is cutting construction paper into rectangles for a project. He needs to cut one rectangle

that is 6 inches x 15 1/2 inches. He needs to cut another rectangle that is 10 1/4 inches by 10 1/2
inches. How many total square inches of construction paper does Ballio need for his project?

Answer 1

200 5/8

Explanation:

Since you need to find the area, you multiply 6x15 1/2 and add it to 10 1/4x10 1/2.