Question

Mariylnn is going to paint a wall in her bedroom. The wall is 15 feet long and 8 feet tall. The window takes up an area 6 feet long and 4 feet high. How many square of the wall will Marilyn have to paint?

Answer 1

96 ft squared

Explanation:

First, find the area if the wall. 15 * 8 = 120

Then, find the area of the window. 6 * 4 = 24

Now subtract the area of the window from the area of the wall. 120 - 24 = 96

Answer 2

96

Explanation:

6*4=24

15*8=120

120-24=96