Question

Which shape has a larger area: a rectangle that is 7 inches by 3/4 inch,or a square with side length of 2 and 1/2 inches? Show your reason?

Answer 1

The square has the greatest area.

Explanation:

Reason:

Rectangle: The area is 5.25 in2

3/4= 0.75

7 in x 0.75 in= 5.25 in2

Square: The area is 6.25 in2

2 1/2= 2.5

2.5 in x 2.5 in= 6.25 in2