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A new homeowner is mulching a flower bed in his back yard. The flower bed is 9 feet long and 3.5 feet wide. How many square feet will be needed to cover it in mulch?

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Answer:

31.5ft²

Explanation:

Formula for area:

Area = Length * Width

Calculate area by substituting in known values

Area = 9 * 3.5

Area = 31.5ft²

31.5ft²

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