Question

The rectangular rug in Marcia's living room measures 12 feet by 109 inches. What is the rug's area in square feet?

Answer 1

109

Explanation:

Answer 2

109 square feet.

Explanation:

109 in: = 109/12 = 9.0833333.... = 9 5/60 = (540+5)/60 = 545/60

Area = L*w

L = 545/60 feet

W = 12 feet

Area = 545/60 * 12

Area = 545*12/60

Area = 545 /5 = 109 square feet.