Question

The James family had a square area rug that was 132 square feet. In their new house, there are three bedrooms. Bedroom one is 11 feet by 11 feet. Bedroom two is 10 feet by 12 feet. Bedroom three is 13 feet by 13 feet. In which bedroom will the rug fit? Explain why your answer is reasonable.

Answer 1

Bedroom 1 and 2

Explanation:

The area of Bedroom 1 is 121, which is less than 132.

The area of Bedroom 2 is 120, which is also less than 132.

The area of Bedroom 3 is 169, which is more than 132.